Dundee International Institute of Central South University

School of Science and Engineering

Full-Time/Permanent

Grade 7 or 8 (£40,521-£54,395) dependent on experience

The School of Science and Engineering has an international reputation for excellent teaching and topical research, particularly in addressing global challenges in energy, the environment, health care, technology, forensic science and infrastructure.

With its award winning Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), and departments in engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, the School offers a portfolio of disciplines and curriculums and state of the art facilities which prepare and inform the scientists and engineers of tomorrow. The School is run by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team of experts who are recognised for their teaching approaches. It is also one of the fastest growing schools within the University.

The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DIICSU) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU) in China. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Changsha, Hunan Province.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for the programmes offered by DIICSU participate in assessing and examining students, perform high- quality research and obtain external research grants.

Your priorities will include:

• To spend one semester (20 weeks) each academic year at CSU to deliver teaching in the programmes and develop research collaborations with colleagues at CSU.
• To deliver high-quality and innovative teaching across a range of modules that includes the areas of Computer Aided Design, Microcontrollers, Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics.
• To provide curriculum leadership within own area of expertise.
• To be responsible for the design and quality of course modules in specialist areas. Where appropriate, to identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.

Who we’re looking for:

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, including at least two years of teaching experience at university level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others
• Evidence of effective team membership

As this role is based between the UK and China, the role holder must hold the right to work in both countries or be  eligible to obtain this. Support with making an application for the relevant work visa(s) will be provided, if necessary.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others.

Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact Karen Petrie: k.petrie@dundee.ac.uk

Closing date: 23 August 2024.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.