we invite applications to join our integrated teaching and research teams in birmingham city university’s school of engineering and the built environment at lecturer level. located in a modern £300m campus in the heart of birmingham city centre, the school is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high quality teaching, and industrial engagement. building on continuous success in student growth and in sustained advancement of research activities, the school of engineering and built environment has embarked on a programme of extensive expansion funded by substantial long-term investment.we invite applications to join our civil engineering team in the school of engineering and built environment. for this role we are considering applicants with both industry and research experience. main duties and responsibilities •provide an excellent student experience. •act in accord with the university’s strategy, policy and procedures. •use appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.•set and mark assessments and provide constructive feedback and feedforward. •assist in the supervision of student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.•conduct high quality research leading to publications in leading academic journals, and develop bids and partnerships for research funding. •contribute to the design and development of high quality, up-to-date civil engineering courses.•contribute to the administration and development of the course provision within the school.•participate in outreach activities to aid in recruitment.•engage in reflective practice as a method for identifying inhibitors and facilitators to performance.skills and experience essential•phd in a civil engineering-related topic, or significant industrial experience.•high-level knowledge, skill, and expertise in any area of civil engineering, such as structural engineering, infrastructure engineering, highways engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering surveying•experience with use of appropriate national and international design standards, such as the british standard or the eurocodes, depending on the discipline.•eligible for chartered engineer status with a civil engineering-related professional body, such as ice, istructe, ihe, chit, or cices. •excellent presentation and teaching skills, as demonstrated by higher education teaching experience or regular presentations to industry•excellent team working and communication skills desirable•chartered engineer status with a civil engineering-related professional body, such as ice, istructe, ihe, chit, or cices, or euring equivalent.•industry experience with a uk-based civil engineering consultant or contractor.•post-doctoral research experience•a strong record of research, as evidence by high quality research publications•higher education teaching experience•knowledge of specialised software, relevant to the specific civil engineering areafor an informal discussion of the post, please email panagiotis patlakas, course leader for civil engineering at panagiotis.patlakas@bcu.ac.uk.expressions of interest in fractional appointments by practitioners will be considered.as part of your application, please attach your cv, covering letter and highest qualification. candidates are advised to remove personal information, including names to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.closing date for advert and applications is sunday 15 novemebr 2020 « return to the search results

we invite applications to join our integrated teaching and research teams in birmingham city university’s school of engineering and the built environment at senior lecturer level.located in a modern £300m campus in the heart of birmingham city centre, the school of engineering and built environment is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high quality teaching, and industrial engagement. building on continuous success in student growth and in sustained advancement of research activities, the school has embarked on a programme of extensive expansion funded by substantial long-term investment.we invite applications to join our civil engineering team in the school of engineering and built environment. for this role we are particularly seeking applicants with industry experience. main duties and responsibilities •provide an excellent student experience. •act in accord with the university’s strategy, policy and procedures. •use appropriate learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.•set and mark assessments and provide constructive feedback and feedforward. •assist in the supervision of student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.•contribute to the design and development of high quality, up-to-date civil engineering courses.•contribute to the management, administration, and development of the course provision within the school.•engage in reflective practice as a method for identifying inhibitors and facilitators to performance.•participate in outreach activities to aid in recruitment. •conduct high quality research leading to publications in leading academic journals, and develop bids and partnerships for research funding. skills and experience essential•chartered engineer status with one of the following professional bodies: ice, istructe, ihe, chit, or euring equivalent. •masters or bachelor’s degree in a civil engineering discipline.•significant industrial experience with a consultant or contractor in an area of civil engineering.•high-level knowledge, skill, and expertise in any area of civil engineering, such as highways engineering, hydraulics & hydrology, structural & infrastructure engineering, geotechnical engineering, or civil engineering surveying.•experience with use of appropriate national and international design standards, such as the british standard or the eurocodes, depending on the discipline.•excellent presentation and teaching skills, as demonstrated by higher education teaching experience or regular presentations to industry.•excellent team working and communication skills. desirable•industry experience with a uk-based civil engineering consultant or contractor.•phd in a civil engineering-related topic.•higher education teaching experience.•knowledge of specialised software, relevant to the specific civil engineering discipline.for an informal discussion of the post, please email panagiotis patlakas, course leader for civil engineering at panagiotis.patlakas@bcu.ac.uk.expressions of interest in fractional appointments by practitioners will be considered.as part of your application, please attach your cv, covering letter and highest qualification. candidates are advised to remove personal information, including names to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.closing date for advert and applications is sunday 15 novemebr 2020 « return to the search results

faculty of technologyschool of computing lecturer or senior lecturer in computer science employment type: permanentemployment basis: full-timesalary: lecturer £35,845 - £39,152 per annum senior lecturer £40,322 - £49,553 per annumpost number: zz600415date published: 12 october 2020closing date: 16 november 2020 interview date: 23 november 2020 the university of portsmouth is a dynamic and ambitious institution with a track record of success. one of only four universities in the south east of england to achieve a gold rating in the teaching excellence framework and ranked 113th in the times higher young university world rankings. the school of computing at the university of portsmouth wishes to appoint a lecturer or senior lecturer in the field of computer science, with a particular focus on parallel/distributed computing. you will develop our curriculum, enthuse our students with your passion for the subject, engage our students through your innovative teaching and contribute to our research profile. you will be joining a large diverse school with strong recruitment to a broad range of on-campus and distance-learning bcs accredited courses spanning the computing discipline. the school attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures both from within the uk and elsewhere in the world. the school also has a strong and growing research profile, achieving a gpa of 2.81 in ref2014 and is currently running projects with a total value of over £2 million. your duties will include teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. you will also be asked to take on administrative and other management activities appropriate to the post, including assessment, student recruitment and module co-ordination. you will also be expected to keep your teaching up to date with recent developments in the field. you should have attained a phd or equivalent in the computer science discipline and should, ideally, also have relevant industrial experience. informal enquiries can be made by telephone or email to nick savage (head of school) tel: 023 9284 6363, email: nick.savage@port.ac.uk. although the post is available as either a lecturer or senior lecturer, only one appointment will be made. please note each post has a different person specification/ job description. you should also indicate in the ‘reasons for applying section’ whether you wish to be considered for the lecturer or senior lecturer position. applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the uk are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. as we are committed to the principles of the race equality charter mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the black, asian and minority ethnic (bame) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

bournemouth university’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.the department of computing & informatics has been offering courses in this well-established subject area for over 20 years and is renowned for producing not only highly employable graduates (the guardian having noted specifically our reputation for providing courses which equip students with the skills for the profession), but also graduates of high esteem and recognition.we are seeking to appoint a senior lecturer (academic) in computer science who specialises in internet of things (iot) to strengthen and complement our existing teaching and research activity in this area. the department has a diverse offering across a number of areas, including cyber security, forensic computing and security, networking and iot, machine learning and data science, digital health, and it management https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/our-faculties/faculty-science-technology/our-departments/department-computing-informatics. there are well established interdisciplinary research groups which map closely to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes: future & complex networks group (flexnet), machine intelligence group (mig), engineering and social informatics research group (esotics), human computer interaction research group (hci), smart technology research group (strg), and cyber security research group (bucsr). we are seeking an individual with a track record in one or more of the following areas:- algorithmic aspects of iot-related networks- wireless sensor & actuator networks- protocols and standards for iot- wireless power transfer and/or energy harvesting in embedded systems - prototyping and developing proof-of-concept iot networked systems- emerging topics in iot (5g, embedded machine learning, industrial iot, and other)the candidate should possess experience in participating in research grant applications and research projects and maintain a good understanding of the research excellence framework and teaching excellence framework.we support our academic staff with a rich personal development programme, seed funds for mobility and networking, grants writing support, internal funding scheme for phd studentships, and engagement with industry partners and facilities. we have a strong team-based working style and we support new academics in a friendly and collaborative environment and expect them to be excellent team players and communicators. you will be qualified to doctoral level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of 3-5 years from date of appointment. you will be research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.for further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact professor angelos stefanidis, (head of computing and informatics) by email on astefanidis@bournemouth.ac.uka detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form. alternatively, please email hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk quoting the appropriate reference (fst384).bu values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. we seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. to support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

salary: grade 08 £34,804 to £40,322 per annum (pro rata) together with uss benefits. the normal expectation is that the successful applicant will be appointed to the minimum of the agreed scale with annual increments on 1 october each year (subject to completing six months service).contract: full-time permanent positionlocation: singleton campus, swanseathe successful applicant will join the biomedical science team, which is part of the interprofessional health studies department within the college of human and health sciences. the department is home to a number of health related programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, such as healthcare science, midwifery and paramedic science. the successful applicant will be a qualified healthcare science practitioner in any one of the following disciplines; cardiac physiology, audiology, respiratory physiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy physics, radiation physics or neurophysiology. the successful candidate will mainly contribute to the teaching of anatomy, physiology and pathology on the healthcare science programmes, but also across different programmes in the college (i.e. paramedic science, nursing, etc). the successful candidate will have a relevant first degree or equivalent in anatomy and physiology, biology or other life science discipline and qualified healthcare science practitioner in any one of the following; cardiac physiology, audiology, respiratory physiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy physics, radiation physics or neurophysiology.in the college of human and health sciences, we currently have an under-representation of individuals from black and minority ethnic (bme) backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. appointments will be made on merit.in the college of human and health sciences, we currently have an under-representation of males and would encourage applications from males for this post. appointments will be made on merita satisfactory dbs certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmedto apply for the post please click on the link: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/details.php?npostingid=76158&npostingtargetid=95772&id=qhufk026203f3vbqb7vlo8nxd&lg=uk&mask=suextapplicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. applicants should also attach to the application 2 separate documents: 1. a cv 2. a statement detailing your aspirations to enhance teaching and the student experience.for further information please contact the biomedical science team lead dr barry bardsley (b.bardsley@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 295276) or dr john knight (j.knight@swansea.ac.uk / 01792 205678)closing date: 11pm on 8th november « return to the search results

vacancy terms: full-time, permanent. post available from 1 january 2021.salary details: grade 8 - £40,322 to £49,553 per annumadvert closes midnight on: 04 nov 2020about the rolewe are seeking to strengthen our team by recruiting an individual with excellent research and teaching potential in the field of ancient history. the school has a thriving distance learning community and plans on further development in this space with increased focus on online delivery. a successful candidate would be expected to engage in development of online taught content as we explore new teaching spaces in he and enhance our current distance learning provision.ancient history at leicester is known for both world-leading research and innovative pedagogy, as well as for its deep-seated commitment to interdisciplinarity and diversity. we have particular strengths in the study of the hellenistic world (masséglia, shipley, stewart), late antiquity (christie, merrills), and the roman provinces (haselgrove, james, mattingly, scott, taylor); as well as broader expertise covering the ancient near east (wisnom), and roman italy (allison, lennon). we also have a growing presence as a leader in community-based engagement of ancient history through our commitment to the classics for all charity. we are now seeking to expand our core staff base by recruiting an outstanding ancient historian, with interests and specialisms that will expand our current offering.about youyou will be expected to be able to demonstrate a record of agenda-setting research and innovative teaching appropriate to your career stage, and to offer a compelling vision of your contribution to the future development of this ambitious and forward-looking department. the school particularly values team players and the successful candidates must be willing to play a full and effective part in the smooth running of the school, and to contribute to the development of future academic and research strategy.additional informationinformal enquiries can be directed to dr huw barton, head of school, by email at hjb15@le.ac.uk. leicester is a leading university committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. the university is ranked within the top 25 uk universities in all international league tables and we are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff and students. you will develop your career in a supportive and collaborative academic environment in one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities; elite in the excellence of our research, yet distinctive for the genuine synergy between our research and teaching.we offer a working environment that is committed to inclusivity, through promoting equality and valuing diversity. we offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. located close to leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities. further information regarding our extensive range of staff benefits is available here. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

lecturer in children's nursing - teaching focused - institute of clinical sciences - 96352 - grade 8 - (200002kq) position details institute of clinical sciences location: university of birmingham, edgbaston, birmingham uk full time starting salary is normally in the range £41,526 to £49,553, with potential progression once in post to £55,750. grade 8 full time ftc up to 36 months closing date 3 november 2020 background to develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with a key focus on pre-registration nursing within and across their field(s) of nursing practice, contributing to the management, leadership and scholarly/ enterprise activities of the school as appropriate. the posts will support digital and on campus learning and assessment, personal academic tutoring and contribute to the liason with practice learning partners and support for students in practice or simulated practice learning placements and experiences, also acting as academic assessors. summary of role contributing to the whole range of teaching and administration. teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development (including programme/module review) and delivery of teaching and assessment at all levels; and (b) enhancement of the student experience or employability. the role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. teaching focussed role-holders should advance the practice of teaching in their modules within the school, take a role in leading curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic support. they should also deliver excellent teaching that inspires students, and is informed by discipline-based research. management and administration is likely to involve contributions at school level, and/or making an important contribution to some managerial/leadership (e.g. working groups) within the university. this may include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement widening participation, schools’ outreach, or similar activities at department/school level or further within the university. main duties/responsibilities teaching focused lecturer role-holders will: contribute to leading curriculum development and/or renewal; and develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are innovative to nursing and the interdisciplinary nature of the institute of clinical sciences; and advise others on aspects of learning, teaching and assessment; and deliver the preregistration nursing programme in line with nmc standards and requirements; and advance the practice of teaching in their modules and within the school, and play an important role in student academic support; and inform their teaching practice by discipline-based research; and frequently update their own nursing expertise, and undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection on own teaching, using student and peer review feedback, to enhance own teaching and learning processes; and typically carry a higher teaching load than those staff who carry out both teaching and research; and develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer and enterprise (including business engagement, public engagement) and similar activity that is of manifest benefit to the college and the university. make a significant contribution to the recruitment and admission of students; and co-supervise, with a research focused or research and teaching focused member of staff, doctoral students to completion. learning and teaching to use a variety of methods teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduate and postgraduate students. this may include: teach and examine courses at a range of levels plan and review own teaching approaches and acting as a mentor to encourage others to do the same develop programme proposals and make substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely in the school, as appropriate where appropriate, undertake and develop the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining (including summative assessment, assessed work contributing to the final award – as a mark or as credit- such as unseen examinations, essays dissertations or presentations) use appropriate approaches to learning and teaching in their field disseminate appropriate practices through suitable media develop and advise others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. devise & supervise projects, student dissertations and practical work develop and make substantial contributions to practice partnerships and liaison for student learning experience and quality, knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement or similar on own specialism that enhances the student experience or employability and is of manifest benefit to the college and the university management/ administration to contribute to departmental /school administration or have a high level of responsibility for others. this may include: contribute to the administration/management of teaching across the school lead and manage a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive) advise on personal development of colleagues and students make a major contribution to some administrative activities within the university (e.g. appeals panels, working groups). manage enterprise, business development, and public engagement activities that are of manifest benefit to the college and university. develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, schools outreach. actively manages equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour. person specification normally, a higher degree relevant to nursing. phd or equivalent or working towards is desirable. current nmc registration in the children’s field of practice. registration in more than one field or a specialist qualification including independent prescribing or advanced clinical practice is desirable extensive experience of teaching and assessment in higher education or equivalent teaching and assessment responsibilities in clinical practice pgc in higher education / fellowship of the higher education academy or willingness to complete evidence of ongoing research/ scholarship proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning in theoretical and practice settings. skills in managing, motivating & mentoring others successfully at all levels. teaching ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes. extensive experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues experience and achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability management administration ability to contribute to school management processes ability to form effective partnerships and interdisciplinary relationships to support learning and assessment ability to assess and organise resources effectively understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes. experience of championing equality, diversity and inclusion in own work area. ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation, policies, procedures are applied. ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action informal enquires to mr ronnie meechan-rogers, email: r.meechan@bham.ac.uk pre-employment the university is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health and/or dbs clearance prior to appointment. we value diversity at the university of birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community’ valuing excellence; sustaining investment primary location gb-gb-birmingham job academic non-clinical organization clinical sciences schedule temporary full-time job posting 03.10.2020, 6:00:00 pm grade (for job description) grade 8 salary (pay basis) 41,526.00 maximum salary 55,750.00

job descriptionking's business school is the ninth and newest faculty at king's college london, emerging out of the renowned school of management & business. we are looking to recruit an outstanding candidate, with an interest in international management to join the strategy, international management and entrepreneurship group.the strategy, international management and entrepreneurship group has a strong research reputation in developing theory, methods, and knowledge to advance our understanding of business and entrepreneurial activity in an international institutional context. research comprises three core themes: (1) international business, and comparative business and management, (2) global strategies for sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and (3) knowledge-intensive firms, innovation, and appropriability. not only has the group built extensive research networks through international collaborations, but it has a strong commitment to developing research impact through links with relevant policymakers and practitioners.the school places a premium on international levels of scholarship and research excellence, and you will be expected to play a role in the standing and development of the group in this regard.the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high quality research and will be able to contribute excellent teaching to the development of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. you should hold a phd in a relevant field, have a high-quality track record of publications in leading refereed journals and in securing research income.this job is offered on a full time indefinite basis.key responsibilitiesto take a role in the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.to undertake high-quality research in the subject area, to publish the findings in highly-rated internationally recognised journals and to participate in the major internationally recognised academic networks.to carry out administration as requested by the executive dean.sustain high-quality research activity through a portfolio of individual and/or joint research projects and to secure the funding required for this research as required.supervise postgraduate research students and/or research staff.attend meetings and conferences to present research findings and thereby enhance the national and international standing of the school.take responsibility for the planning, organisation and delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the school.develop and use a variety of methods to assess student learning and provide feedback that is timely, relevant and appropriate.the above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.skills, knowledge and experienceessential criteriaphd in relevant subject areaappropriate list of relevant publicationssome experience of developing research projects on collaborative funding bidssome experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsignificant evidence of good research skillssignificant evidence of research experiencesome experience of carrying out academic administrationtemperament suitable to teaching and researchexperience of being a team playerdesire to promote the subject at all levelswillingness to contribute to the pastoral case of studentsdesirable criteriasome experience of being innovative in teaching and curriculum designengagement in professional organisations (conference papers, workshops, memberships)willingness to collaborate with colleagues in the faculty and universitythis advertisement does meet the requirements for a certificate of sponsorship under home office regulations and therefore the university will be able to offer sponsorship for this rolethe closing date to apply is 8 november 2020. « return to the search results

post title: lecturer/senior lecturer - in early childhood studies (china)academic unit school of educationlocation: newton park, bath line manager: programme leaderrate of pay: £39,152 to £49,552 per annumcontract: permanenthours: 1.0 fteclosing date: 12 midnight gmt, 1 november 2020interview date: to be confirmed but within one month from closing date about the rolean exciting opportunity has arisen for a lecturer/senior lecturer to join our collaborative, creative team on our early childhood studies awards and on our flagship pre-school education (china) programme taught at hunan university of humanities, science and technology (huhst), hunan province, china. these programmes, located at bath spa university and in china, provide students with a broad and balanced understanding of issues in early childhood and education. you will join a vibrant academic community to design, develop and deliver engaging learning and teaching opportunities, and to engage in research and scholarly activity. we will support you in developing your teaching, research and publication profile, enabling you to build internal and external networks and seek access to external funding.about you (requirements)you will be someone who shares our values and commitment to social justice, student-centred teaching and learning, and providing an excellent student experience. you will have had experience of working with diverse communities of learners and have a clear commitment to teaching in china. you will be an excellent teacher with demonstrable interest in pedagogic innovation, international higher education and will have extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood studies in the uk. if you enjoy working collaboratively and flexibly and being open to new ideas and challenges, this is an exciting role. about us at bath spa university we work with one clear vision: to be a leading university in creativity, culture and enterprise. based in a world heritage city in the uk, we’re connected to a vast network of international partners ensuring that our students are socially engaged global citizens. by blending digital technologies, international perspectives and work-orientated connections with our inspirational teaching, we’re set to transform the lives of our students every day. and we need great, inspirational people, people like you, to join us and pave the way.the school of education is a place where students, teachers, practitioners and academics come together in a community of research and practice. through our range of diverse and innovative programmes and research centres we aim to create a community for education professionals working towards inclusive and just education processes and a belief that education can contribute to a fairer society.for an informal discussion about this post, please contact viki bennett kane, programme leader early childhood studies on v.bennett@bathspa.ac.uk how to applyfor further information or to apply on-line please visit bath spa university jobs page .please note that cvs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.we offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:46 days leave (consisting of 35 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days)entitlement to sign up to nus discount cardon site students union gym, including staff discountstudent rates on first bus passeswellbeing initiatives - including access to discounted on-site massage sessions, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, weekly pilates and yoga classes, cycle to work scheme, lakeside walks in beautiful groundson site cafes, and food outletson site nurseryvaluable pension schemeflexible working practicesemployee assistance programmefamily-friendly policieswe value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community « return to the search results

our growing teams are teaching, exploring and practising in some of the most exciting areas in the field of computing and the processing of digital media. our research groups include the digital media technology lab; data science and big data analytics; cybersecurity and digital forensics; future networks (sdn - software defined networks, nfv - network function virtualisation, distributed computing and the internet of things, wireless lan, ad-hoc wireless and sensor networks); enterprise systems and socio-technical systems modelling.we are a practice-based school, making our teaching and research relevant to the evolving market for computer skills by partnering with local and global enterprise in areas such as smart cities, medical applications, the media production industry, and iot applications. we work in a collaborative and cross disciplinary culture, where interacting freely across the school and with colleagues in other schools is encouraged to gain a unique insight into impactful problem domains.we invite applications to join our integrated teaching and research teams for the computer games technology course in the school of computing and digital technology. for this role we are particularly seeking applicants who bring skills in one or more area in computer graphics, games production and games visual effects. the computer games technology team at birmingham city university is composed of members from mixed disciplines; covering development, design, production and technical art. we have a thriving staff-student community with an ethos of project-based and role-based teaching with active groups dedicated to game jams and extra-curricular activities. we promote a realistic approach to personal development and actively embrace playtime through weekly game night activities. a particular highlight is the staff vs. student gaming tournaments – staff are yet to win. as a result, great inter-personal skills and the ability to link up curriculum to bespoke engagement strategies are required.the role•providing an excellent student experience. •acting in accord with the university’s strategy, policy and procedures. •disseminate and innovate on best practice for learning, teaching, support and assessment methods.•supervise student computing projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing industry-mentored projects for the student body.•lead in the design and development of high quality, up-to-date computing courses.•setting and marking of assessments and providing constructive feedback and feedforward. •take a leading role in management, administration and development of the course provision within the school.•reflective practice as a method for improving performance of yourself and collegiately.•participate in and orchestrate outreach activities to aid in recruitment. •conduct high quality research leading to publications in reputable journals and international conference proceedings.•to develop bids and partnerships to secure research funding. essential•hold a phd in games, computer science, or a related technical subject, or significant industrial experience.•have a strong record of leading research teams, groups and conducting research supervision•a proven record of attracting and securing research funding and partnering across your area of practice. •internationally recognised excellence in creating and writing research publications•high-level knowledge, skill and expertise in game development middleware such as unity or unreal engine 4. •applicants should have demonstrated excellent teaching in higher education or have presented regularly to technical audiences in an industry setting.•excellent team working and communication skills•track record of successful networking and community management•expertise in one or more of:◦graphics: ◾ability to demonstrate use of the appropriate tools and techniques for profiling and optimisation of code bases.◾knowledge of shader writing and debugging tools.◾strong c/c++/c#/js and python skills. ◦production: ◾experience with industry standard devops practices and agile methodologies. ◾in-depth knowledge of evolving game market trends, competition and platform developments. ◾technical scripting proficiency.◦game visual effects: ◾proficiency with modern art development tools such as houdini, maya / 3ds max / blender, photoshop, substance painter and sculpting software such as mudbox or zbrush. ◾experience using large file asset management tool chains and integration of assets into game middleware. desirable•have a strong record of research and research publications.•strong mathematical background with knowledge of industry standard games artificial intelligence techniques.•knowledge of full stack development to support both web and mobile deployment.•a passion for playing, developing and producing video games.•experience with event planning.•interest in complementary disciplines to games.we welcome applicants from a diverse background, be it academia or industry. for an informal discussion of the post, please contact carlo harvey via email (carlo.harvey@bcu.ac.uk).as part of your application, please attach your cv, covering letter and highest qualification. candidates are advised to remove personal information, including names to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.please note that the closing date for the above advert and for applications is saturday 31 october 2020. « return to the search results