UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
Faculty of Advanced Technology
Lecturer (Automotive Engineering) - (Ref: FAT1003 )
Fixed-Term for 3 years
£31,948 - £37,012 per annum
The University of Glamorgan, Faculty of Advanced Technology Engineering Department in partnership with industry, sector skills
councils, Welsh Automotive Forum and Welsh Government along with European Social Fund funding are establishing a new
automotive engineering foundation degree. Specifically the foundation degree is designed to the needs of industry for industry, to
allow businesses within the convergence regions of Wales to up skill their workforce with new advanced materials and
manufacturing skills, along with low carbon automotive technological knowledge. These new skills, knowledge and career
aspirations, along with a formal FDEng in Automotive Engineering will then allow participants to progress their career further within
the organizations they work, and academically as part of formal undergraduate degree and other qualifications in the future
separate to this funded scheme.
To support the foundation degree in automotive engineering we are seeking to appoint a senior lecture to deliver automotive
engineering based modules in the areas specifically relating to control engineering principles, engineering mathematics,
professional practice including project management and finally measurement systems, including sensors, transducers, data
acquisition and other feedback system designs. The person should also be CAD design process aware as well as experienced in
tutorial and lab demonstration / delivery. He / She should also be willing to support industrially based company projects and work
based learning methods.
To support this post, there will be a dedicated project manager, as well as administer to assist in the foundation degree
programme delivery, organization and administration to ensure you would be academically focused at all times with minimal
administrative burden. For full details on this post please see further particulars and / or contact CAPSE Director Jonathan G
Williams on jgwillia@glam.ac.uk or Head of Engineering Prof Steve Wilcox on sjwilcox@glam.ac.uk.
CLOSING DATE: 05th October 2012
FURTHER PARTICULARS FOR THE POST OF LECTURER
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FACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
The Faculty of Advanced Technology combines the disciplines of Built Environment, Computing & Mathematics, and Engineering.
The Faculty was created in August 2006, bringing together the former School of Computing, and parts of the Schools of
Electronics and Technology. The Faculty is located on the University of Glamorgan’s Trefforest Campus, near the historic market
town of Pontypridd. (http://fat.glam.ac.uk/)
Faculty Structure
The Faculty has a student body of approximately 3,550 undergraduate students and 700 postgraduate students enrolled on taught
courses and research degrees, and approximately 200 academic, technical and administrative staff.
The Dean of the Faculty leads a Faculty Executive which comprises the Associate Dean, the Heads of the four Departments
within the Faculty, the Head of Research, the Head of Learning, Teaching & Collaboration, the Head of Knowledge Transfer, and
the Head of Administration. The Faculty Executive meets fortnightly and advises the Dean on key strategic performance matters
within the Faculty, including delivery of income and expenditure targets, staff performance, student recruitment, retention,
progression and achievement, academic and research developments, and adherence to University and national quality assurance
standards.
Faculty Structure
Teaching
All the Faculty’s courses are relevant to the rapidly-developing industries that students will enter after graduation and new courses
are continually being developed in consultation with industry to reflect the rapidly-changing nature of advanced technologies. The
Faculty offers over 150 courses in a number of subject areas falling within the main headings:
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Engineering & Technology
Computing & Mathematics
Built Environment
Engineering & Technology
The Faculty has courses that span an exciting and dynamic range of subject areas, from Mechanical Engineering and
Lighting Technology to Civil Engineering and Mobile Telecommunications. Engineering staff have been preparing
students for the workplace for over eight decades, so the Faculty’s courses are designed to give students the skills to
make an impact on employers.
The Faculty has been training civil engineers since the late 1950s and since then, almost 10,000 civil engineering
students have graduated and are working in the industry – many of them company directors, CEOs, principal engineers
and professors. There are excellent links with employers in Wales, the UK and beyond and regular consultation with
practising professionals ensures that the Faculty’s courses keep up with industry trends.
The Faculty’s innovative Network 75 scheme has created a network of companies that engage with the University and
each other. Through this scheme, students can 'earn while you learn', getting experience in a rewarding career while
studying for higher qualifications.
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/about/structure/engintech/
Computing & Mathematics
Computer Science at Glamorgan was awarded a Grade 4 (national excellence) at the 2001 Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE), making Glamorgan one of the top six new universities in the UK for this subject and in a recent subject
review, Computing at Glamorgan received the top grades in each category from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).
The Faculty has a range of expertise amongst its Computing & Mathematics staff, many of whom are recognised as
leading authorities in their field. Academics publish widely in journals, present papers at international conferences and
have represented the UK’s computing and mathematics disciplines in many national developments.
Many of the Faculty’s computing courses are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) and provide partial
fulfilment of CEng accreditation requirements from the Engineering Council, both industry benchmarks for excellence
and integrity. The Faculty’s strong industrial and commercial links help it tailor its courses to meet employers’ needs, and
students graduate with the right skills to develop an exciting, dynamic career.
Staff are constantly developing new courses to meet the needs of industry – a growth in computer hacking and viruses,
for example, so a range of security and forensics courses that are pioneering in these areas have been developed. MI5
recruit the Faculty’s computer forensics graduates and Glamorgan is identified as one of just a handful of universities
producing the calibre of graduates they seek.
A recent IMA graduate survey found that graduates in mathematics have the lowest levels of unemployment and earn
approximately 25% above the graduate average. Recent graduates have progressed to careers in a variety of areas,
from city financial institutions to teaching.
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/about/structure/Computing/
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/about/structure/mathsandstats/
Built Environment
The Faculty has been producing graduates from construction and property related courses for over three decades. The
construction industry is the UK's largest – and is set to get even bigger with a high demand for suitably qualified
professionals and the Faculty’s strong industrial and commercial links help it tailor its courses to meet employers’ needs,
and students graduate with the right skills to develop an exciting, dynamic career.
The Higher Education Built Environment Forum (HEBE) is a developing partnership between the University of
Glamorgan, other Welsh Universities and industry. Glamorgan is committed to this partnership, which aims to develop
collaboratively with industry the highest quality teaching and research in the disciplines of Built Environment.
All of the undergraduate courses are fully accredited by professional bodies – the degrees in Project Management
(Construction), Quantity Surveying and Real Estate Management all have full exemption from all entrance examinations
of the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers and student membership of these
institutions is encouraged to facilitate employability. The postgraduate award in Construction Project Management has
recently entered into Partnership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the candidate will be expected to
assist the team in the development of further Masters’ awards within the RICS Partnership.
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/about/structure/environment/
Support Structure
The Faculty has four administrative offices, an Advice Shop, and three teams of technicians
The Student Administration Office, and the Student Advice Shop, are located together in the Rhondda Building, and have been
designed to provide students with a single point of contact. The Faculty has a Quality Office which provides support for the quality
assurance and accreditation of its awards. The Resources Office provides support for the Faculty’s finance, space, facilities,
timetabling, marketing, recruitment, and applicant and open days. The Faculty also has a Research Office to co-ordinate the
research work of the Faculty and provides the Quality Assurance framework for its research students.
The Faculty’s technician support covers all of the laboratory areas, ensuring our teaching and research activities are delivering the
service levels expected by students and staff. An equipment replacement policy ensures that the facilities supported by the
technicians reflect current industrial and commercial practice. Modern computer laboratories and engineering workshops secure
the successful delivery of the Faculty’s taught programmes.
Research
The Faculty of Advanced Technology has approximately 120 full-time academic staff and 165 research students. In the 2001
Research Assessment Exercise, Computer Science was given a Grade 4 rating and Glamorgan is among the top six new
universities in the UK for this subject. This submission included significant contributions from Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering and Mathematics, confirming the international standing of research across the Faculty. In addition, Civil Engineering
was confirmed to be of national standing, underlining the importance research has within the Faculty. In 2007, the Faculty
submitted to four units of assessment in the RAE – Computer Science, Built Environment, General Engineering and Mathematics.
Research Links with Industry
The Faculty has excellent industrial links, working with Fujitsu, IBM, British Telecom, Orange, Welsh Assembly
Government, Network Rail, Ordnance Survey and ESRI. The Faculty has a proud tradition of collaboration with the
commercial sector through projects supporting technology transfer and applied research work. The Faculty has state-ofthe-art teaching and research facilities, the result of a recent multimillion pound investment programme.
Research Units
There are 15 Research Units within the Faculty and they reflect the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty.
Many of the Research Units are acknowledged to be of international standing.
Built Environment
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Built and Natural Environment
Personal Safety
Computing and Mathematics
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Hypermedia
AI Technologies Modelling
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Computer-based Teaching and Learning
Geographical Information Systems
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Data and Software Integrity
Medical Imaging
Engineering and Technology
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Information Security
Medical Electronics and Signal Processing
Mobile Computing
Radio Propagation and System Design
Engineering Research Centre
Welsh Transport Research Centre
Funding
Projects are funded through the EPSRC, ESRC, NERC, the Nuffield Foundation, EU Framework 5 and 6, WDA and
other European sources and industrial partners such as Ordnance Survey and Local Authorities.
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/research/
Consultancy
Centre for Engineering, Research and Environmental Applications (CEREA)
The Centre for Engineering, Research and Environmental Applications (CEREA) was first established in August 2000. Its
mission is to facilitate collaborative links with industry and the business world and more specifically to provide high
quality short and long-term solutions to local, national and international organisations
Centre for Electronic Product Engineering (CEPE)
The Centre for Electronic Product Engineering (CEPE) was established to provide support for enterprise, exploiting
electronic technologies in both products and processes. It was awarded the status of ‘Centre of Expertise’ by the WDA in
1994, and appointed as ‘Centre of Excellence’ in 2001. CEPE supports industrial clients in Wales and elsewhere in the
fields of microelectronics, electronic product engineering, information technology and related fields.
Wales Transport Research Centre (WTRC)
The Wales Transport Research Centre (WTRC) was set up in 2001 to have an independent transport analytical facility in
Wales. Now in its 6th year, WTRC has grown into a significant research resource for transport in Wales and elsewhere.
The Centre’s research outputs have been seen as independent and providing a clear unbiased analysis of the transport
issues it has been asked to undertake.
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/consultancy/
Investment in the Faculty
Computer Games Development
Brand new facilities have been fitted including a state of the art lab featuring five Microsoft Xbox 360s, surround sound 40 inch
LCD TV’s and cutting edge gaming PCs enabling students to develop computer games and then play them on the big screen!
Forensics
The Faculty of Advanced Technology has a state-of-the-art forensic teaching facility. The specially configured laboratory has the
latest in forensic hardware and software, enabling students to image and analyse a variety of storage media as part of project and
course work relating to their studies. The technology available in this laboratory enables students to tackle problems uncovered in
the University’s Computer Forensics Research Laboratory which handles cases police and commercial cases. The research
laboratory has handled cases for local and national police forces, business and government. In addition to the consultancy work,
research projects have included the reverse engineering of viruses, and in the internationally recognised annual disk study into
data disposal.
Lighting and Live Event
This new facility known as ‘The Cube’ has been developed in conjunction with industry experts Unusual Rigging and includes
traditional theatre flying and rigging; Hemp, winch and counterweight. Rigging for the Live Events industries truss and motors,
ground support, working at height. The Cube enables a multitude of exercises to be undertaken, from Lighting and Sound Design,
through staging of real events.
Lighting & Live Event Technology Studios
To support delivery in ‘The Cube’ a suite of rooms has been equipped with the latest technology to enable students to develop
their knowledge in Live Event and Lighting. These include Optics, TV and editing facilities, a sound proofed studio, lighting control
laboratory fully equipped with a selection of the latest moving lights and control surfaces and a generic lighting design/CAD studio.
Aerospace
The Faculty is investing £150,000 in a flight simulator for the Aeronautical and Aircraft awards to accompany the £125,000
invested in facilities during 2007.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: CAPSE Director - Mr Jonathan G Williams
Main purposes of job:
To contribute to the delivery of an effective teaching and scholarly experience for the University’s students, and to help further its
ambitions in research and knowledge transfer.
Principal responsibilities & duties:
1.
To undertake/contribute to the development of the curriculum within the subject area and to contribute to the
maintenance and development of existing modules and awards and develop own teaching materials, methods and
approaches
2.
To work to enhance existing schemes/courses, and to develop new areas, including new modules or courses as
appropriate
3.
To be a course or award leader, as determined in conjunction with the CAPSE Director. This will normally be for courses
or awards of reasonable complexity. As an alternative leadership of a complex module may be appropriate.
4.
To fully engage and comply with the concept of the ‘Glamorgan Academic’. This will include:
i.
Maintaining a personal research portfolio and/or demonstrating scholarly practice which enhances
teaching and the research profile of the subject area. This might also include leading collaborative
projects, identifying sources of funding and securing grant allocations
ii.
Reflecting on academic practice which develops teaching materials and/or methods of approach and
delivery. This will include engagement with the University’s Reflecting On Academic Practice (RAP)
Scheme
5.
To utilise effective assessment instruments and ensure adequate, detailed feedback to students is provided
6.
To engage with quality assessments, eg Subject review, module evaluation, leading such processes in areas where
there is personal leadership responsibility
7.
To supervise the work of students in areas such as projects, fieldwork and placements
8.
To communicate effectively with colleagues and students through internal networks, and the sharing of ideas and
information
9.
To act as a mentor to less experienced staff
10.
To attend field/subject/award boards as required
11.
To participate in professional duties such as Faculty Open Days and other recruitment activities as appropriate
12.
To undertake appropriate levels of pastoral care for students ensuring interpersonal skills are adequately developed
13.
To undertake continuous personal and professional development which ensures full fitness to practice in the role of
lecturer
14.
To comply with University policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity and data management
15.
Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time commensurate with the grade and as required by the CAPSE
Director or Departmental Head or Dean of Faculty.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
a) Excellent ability to communicate with audiences using a
wide range of media, including formal presentations,
produced materials and experimental / practical materials
within a lab based environment.
b) Comprehensive skills with standard ICT packages to
allow publication level materials to be published for formal
taught class materials.
c) Good experience of mathematical engineering software
packages. Namely MATLAB and Simulink and its uses for
experiments / student assignments.
d) Good experience of data acquisition software and
hardware systems. These may include embedded type
systems as well as PC based systems.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
f) Engineering Mathematics, including linear, simultaneous
and quadratic equations, radians and degrees, Cartesian
and polar coordinates as well as differentiation and
integration
g) Control Systems. This will include modelling methods for
mechanical and electrical aspects of powertrains.
Advanced control methods and traditional PID type
controllers.
q) Engineers Professional Practice, including communication
skills and methods. Academic and technical report writing
as well as data analysis and presentation methods.
h) Measurement Systems, including signal conditioning
devices and methods. Data acquisition systems and basic
introduction to control theory including closed loop control
methods.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
l) Significant lecturing experience of engineering type
discipline / background students.
m) Previously lead the development of new modules / course
materials. This includes formal lecture materials as well
as assignments and examinations.
n) Experience of project mentoring / personal development
of students.
TRAINING
Essential
o) Accredited Undergraduate / Related degree in
Engineering field.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
p) Full UK drivers licence
q) Ability to work from alternative locations within
convergence region of Wales
r) Team player
Desirable
p) Previous experience of publications at a research level.
e) Good experience of CAD design packages. Namely AVL,
AutoCAD, CATia or similar package and its uses for
experiments / student assignments.
Desirable
i) Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems. This will
include standard 12v, 24v and 48v systems, as well as
communication standards.
r) Mechanical Sciences, including engineering principles of
force stress and strain. Thermal considerations and material
characteristics such as shear and bending moments.
j) Automotive CAD Design. This will include principles of
drawing design, considerations as well as development of
parts from concept to full 3D CAD and finally production.
k) Work Based Learning which will cover aspects of taught
materials being applied in the workplace. This will also
include a project and health and safety aspects.
Desirable
s) Previous alternative academic delivery experience (i.e.
evening / weekend delivery, alternative locations and block
delivery mode)
Desirable
t) Formal teaching qualification
Desirable
u) Welsh Speaker
When completing the application form candidates are required to highlight their suitability for the post by referring their
application details to the essential/desirable requirements set out in the Person Specification. This information will be
used in deciding those to be shortlisted.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful applicant will be appointed to the post of Lecturer, in the service of the University of Glamorgan.
The Conditions of Service are those of the University of Glamorgan Higher Education Corporation.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE
Your continuous service will commence on your first day of employment at the University of Glamorgan. The University does not
recognise continuous service with other employers in any respect except in accordance with the Redundancy Payments
(Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order as amended.
STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT
You will be required to participate in the Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme for Academic Staff.
This Scheme is the means by which your individual work objectives will be set, annually. It is also the means by which your
learning, training & development needs will be identified to support you, throughout your employment with the University, in the
achievement of your objectives. The University expects a commitment to such personal development from all its staff, and it is
intended that this should be planned, and effectively evaluated to assess its impact upon performance. In February 1999, The
University of Glamorgan became the first University in Wales to achieve the prestigious Investor in People Award.
Staff Training & Development is therefore recognised as a fundamental part of the University’s Human Resources Strategy and is
an important key to the achievement of the University’s Vision and Strategic Goals.
WORKLOADS
The University operates an extended teaching day. The make-up of duties will be determined from time to time by the Head of
School/Department, in consultation with the individual Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, and will be reviewed regularly through the
University’s Staff Appraisal System.
IMPROVING ACADEMIC QUALITY
The University of Glamorgan is committed to providing a first class student experience, which includes the highest possible
standards of learning and teaching. To promote this objective the University has adopted a concept of the "Glamorgan
Academic". This involves all academic staff involving themselves in research and/or scholarly activity which underpins their
teaching. Whilst such activities are included within the academic contract, making such an explicit statement signals the
importance the University attaches to this issue. Appraisals and other supporting development activities underline this
commitment.
There is also a blended learning approach to academic delivery, whereby staff will be encouraged and supported to enhance their
teaching methods. Online learning is one strand of this blended learning concept, but more importantly the willingness to be open
to change and innovation is sought in all new members of staff. The University invests strongly in this area including regular
enhancements to, and support for its VLE (Blackboard) and online pedagogy, and we can demonstrate an enviable approach to
developing our staff.
Prospective candidates for lecturing posts at Glamorgan need to be aware that for quality assurance purposes we expect all staff
to undertake and obtain our Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (PGCLT). Attainment of the qualification is a
mandatory element of probationary service for lecturing staff, although exemptions can apply where new staff already possess a
similar qualification, and/or where HE teaching experience exceeds 4 years (full time equivalent). An appropriate time allowance
will be granted for study purposes.
SALARY
This post is graded Grade F and the range of this grade is £31,948 - £37012 per annum. Common practice is to appoint people to
the minimum of the grade.
LEAVE
The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per annum plus statutory and other holidays.
DURATION
This is a fixed-term/permanent appointment.
PENSION ARRANGEMENT
New appointees will have the option of joining the Teachers Pension Scheme (in which case contributions will be made at 6.4% of
gross salary), or of taking out a personal pension with an approved provider.
TERMINATION
The appointments are terminable on either side upon three calendar months notice from the University and three calendar months
from the individual (other than in exceptional circumstances).
MEDICAL CLEARANCE
All posts in the University of Glamorgan are offered subject to medical clearance. If appointed, you will be required to complete a
questionnaire (confidential to the University's Medical Adviser) detailing your medical history, and you may be requested to attend
a medical examination.
PROBATION
New entrants to the service of the University of Glamorgan are appointed subject to a probationary period of not normally more
than 12 months, during which time we will seek to confirm their suitability for the post.
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
ALL STAFF
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff
must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. More detailed generic responsibilities are
included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
LINE MANAGERS
All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff
must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives.
Additionally, each Line Manager is responsible for the detailed adoption of the University's Health and Safety Policy, within their
span of control. More detailed generic responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy.
APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE
Referees
Candidates should note that the University normally contacts referees for those shortlisted without further advice to candidates.
If you do not wish a referee/s to be contacted, prior to interview, you should state this clearly.
Internal candidates should supply details of one referee only, being their Head of Department or Line Manager.
External candidates will be asked to supply three referees.
PROGRESS OF APPLICATIONS
If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within 6 weeks of the closing date. If
you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the University of Glamorgan, and to wish you
luck in your application.
CLOSING DATE: 5th October 2012
Ref: FAT1003