HE Mechanical Engineering Lecturer...

Job Description

The vacancy
Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering and inspiring the next generation of engineers?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable HE Engineering Lecturer (Mechanical bias) to join our Higher Education team at UCNL and UCDon. You will deliver engaging teaching across Levels 4 and 5, provide academic support to students, and contribute to curriculum development within our growing Engineering provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, shaping innovative approaches to learning and teaching while supporting students to achieve their full potential.
This is a group role, therefore you are are expected to travel across North Lindsey College and Doncaster College.
Essential Criteria

• Degree (Level 6) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
  
• Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy
  
• Strong subject knowledge in mechanical engineering theory and practice
  
• Ability to teach and support undergraduate students effectively
  
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with flexibility to work evenings when required
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Mechanical and related Engineering modules at Levels 4 and 5
  
• Act as Academic Tutor, providing guidance and support to students throughout their studies
  
• Participate in curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance processes
  
• Contribute to programme documentation, annual reports, and student engagement activities
  
• Engage in scholarly activity and promote Higher Education within the local community
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  
• Competitive salary
  
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
  
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
  
• Professional development opportunities.
  
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
  
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
  
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
  
  Additional Information
  
  
• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
  
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
  
  Closing date: 5th January
  Interview date: 15th January
  For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
  
  About Us
  At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
  Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
  Our values
  This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
  These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
  Ambition
  To achieve the highest standards.
  Support
  A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
  Partnership
  Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
  Innovation
  We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
  Responsibility
  We take individual and collective responsibility.
  Equality
  We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.