Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Synthetic Inorganic / Materials Chemistry
China and UK based
If your subject expertise lies in Chemistry and you would relish the opportunity to gain exposure to teaching and learning in China, gaining experience of Chinese culture first-hand, along with developing your research and teaching with Manchester Metropolitan University, then this post linked to the Manchester Metropolitan Joint Institute (MHJI) at Hubei University could be your ideal next career move.
About us
One of the top 200 modern universities in the world, Manchester Metropolitan is renowned for its research and teaching in areas such as science and engineering, business, creative writing, architecture and fashion. To build upon our success, and as part of a long-term plan to enhance our reputation, further develop our ties with China and promote study opportunities in Manchester, we recently opened a Joint Education Institute with our partner Hubei University. This exciting strategic project for the University that will raise our international profile, it will also enable the Lecturers we appoint to benefit from a truly unique international experience.
The Opportunity
As a Lecturer in Synthetic Inorganic / Materials Chemistry, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering a variety of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You'll also have the opportunity to develop research partnerships with colleagues at Hubei University and / or continue to carry out your own research working with colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan. Promoting the department, faculty and university by supporting a range of activities will be important too. You will be able to take part in knowledge transfer and business engagement opportunities, developing partnerships to share best practice or exploring the possibility of collaborations.
About you
To succeed, we are looking for a good first degree and PhD in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualifications). You will ideally have two years' university teaching experience, preferably gained in a UK context, although you'll be supported to gain a teaching qualification if you do not have one. Membership of any relevant professional bodies is also desirable.
An in-depth understanding of the subject, including recent developments in materials, energy storage, fuel cells, nanotechnology, materials properties and characterisation techniques is essential for this role.
Committed to ensuring teaching content is stimulating, inspiring, appropriately challenging and reflective of the current state of the discipline and / or professional subject bodies, you're also adept at using initiative, creativity and judgement when undertaking research and scholarly activities.
Further details
Commencing in June 2022, the post is based in Manchester with two secondments per year working at Hubei University, China. The appointment is initially for four years, but with the potential to extend by mutual agreement. You'll be based at Hubei University's campus in Wuhan for 6 to 9 months per year (typically, from September to early-December and from February to May.
The successful candidate will receive an attractive reward and support package, including free on-campus accommodation during your time at Hubei University, paid return flights to the UK for the two periods based in China, tax equalisation on pay, and health insurance whilst on assignment. UK relocation support may also be offered, subject to eligibility.
Appointment will be subject to necessary UK and China visa and work permit requirements. This includes either two years full-time higher education teaching experience, or a combination of specific criteria which can be discussed prior to interview. Support will be provided by the University in applying for visas and work permits.
Applications must include a full up to date CV and a Covering Letter setting out your interest in the role, details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria, and should also include a summary of your research plans.
Closing Date – Monday 14 February
Interview Date – Friday 11 March
To make an initial informal enquiry, please contact Keith Miller, email: [email protected]
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