Job Purpose
To carry out research and scholarship in the area of geotechnical engineering, deliver an excellent student experience through teaching and assessment as well as contribute to management and administration. At Grade 8 and 9, demonstrate leadership and contribute to academic and strategic management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Pursue and deliver independent research proposals and/or collaborative research projects, project managing research activities, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Securing external resources to support research individually and/or jointly, as appropriate to the subject area.
2. Develop an expert reputation in the field by effective dissemination and publishing of research findings in leading journals and conferences, and where appropriate undertaking knowledge exchange activities.
3. Make a substantial contribution to developing and enhancing the research profile of the School/College. Establishing and leading research collaborations with appropriate individuals and groups within the University, including multi-disciplinary links, and developing external research collaborations both nationally and internationally, to ensure that research activities are at the forefront of the field.
4. Actively contribute to the effective management and administration of the College/School, assuming responsibility for the management of allocated resources and contributing to the wider organisation of the subject area.
5. Carry out course administration within required timescales ensuring effective communication of information, in particular assessment requirements and criteria and timely and constructive feedback on assessment.
6. Develop effective approaches which enhance intellectual understanding and innovation in the field and support and enhance course delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment. This may involve blended and/or online provision.
7. Ensure an inclusive and evidence-based approach to facilitating learning in a range of face to face and potentially online delivery formats such as tutorials, lectures, problem- based learning, that promotes student participation and learning outcome attainment.
8. Develop effective working relationships with students and early career staff in the subject specialism, providing specialist advice, support and academic leadership. Work in partnership with relevant student services teams, respond appropriately to the diverse range of learning approaches and learner needs.
9. To supervise project work at undergraduate and Masters levels and take forward the supervision and training of postgraduate research students.
10. Take on administrative or management roles within the subject/School as assigned by the Head of School.
11. Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
12. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
13. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
For appointment at Grade 7:
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] or equivalent in related discipline with a growing reputation for scholarship within the subject area.
A2 A developing national / international reputation, evidenced by esteem indicators, in a field that matches or enhances existing activities within the Division of Infrastructure & Environment.
For appointment at Grade 9/Reader:
A3 An extensive and established reputation in research and/or teaching within the subject area to develop new knowledge and understanding within the field.
Skills
For appointment at Grade 7:
Essential:
C1 Ability, drive and influence to develop an international research profile.
C2 Research creativity and strong cross discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.
C3 Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.
C4 Excellent interpersonal skills and a collegiate approach.
C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills.
C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills.
C7 Good team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills.
C8 A strong commitment to high quality, research led, student orientated teaching and proven ability to engage students to inspire learning, and to provide pastoral care to students.
For appointment at Grade 8/9/Reader:
C9 Excellent leadership skills, able to develop early career academic colleagues and manage a research team.
C10 Excellent influencing and collaboration skills to facilitate shaping the research agenda of the academic community and funders.
C11 Exceptional commitment to high quality teaching, enthusing students and inspiring learning.
Experience
For appointment at Grade 7:
Essential:
E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience including postdoctoral experience, appropriate to an early career researcher.
E2 Evidence of an emerging track record of presentations and publications.
E3 Experience in undertaking independent research and contributing to successful funding applications.
E4 Excellent track record of development and delivery of teaching, tutoring or demonstrating at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
For appointment to higher grades the following criterial should also be met.
For appointment at Grade 8:
E5 Demonstrate enhanced leadership, academic responsibility and strategic management, particularly through internationally leading research, outputs and funding.
E6 Strong track record of undertaking research, publishing in high impact journals at national and international level, and in attracting external research funding.
E7 Excellent track record of contribution to academic and administration activities in a research led institution.
For appointment at Grade 9:
E8 In addition, demonstrate a distinctive contribution to the academic community through a leading role nationally and internationally e.g. shaping research agendas, advising review panels and funders.
For appointment at Grade 9/Reader:
E9 Evidence the above criteria to a higher degree, particularly in generation of research, outputs, funding, supervision, and knowledge exchange/impact.
For appointment at Reader:
E10 Excel significantly in generation of research, outputs, funding, supervision, and knowledge exchange/impact.
Further Information
We are one of the most research intensive Engineering Schools in the UK with an annual research income of £19M. The School has a collegiate and interdisciplinary vision to tackle societal challenges in Healthcare technologies, Quantum and Nanotechnology and Net Zero Carbon. It operates the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, a £50M research asset; major capabilities for the UK National Wind Tunnel Facility; the Electronic Systems Design Centre; the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics; the Scottish Government Centre for 5G technology; the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment and the Glasgow Computational Engineering Centre. All the Divisions support a broad range of research, led by our world-leading academics. All our research is carried out in our extensive laboratory and computing facilities.
The School offers 20 undergraduate programmes in Aeronautical, Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines leading to B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees. Our programmes provide for both single discipline and interdisciplinary studies to meet the needs of employers, and most are in the top-10 of UK league tables. The School also offers a range of taught postgraduate Masters programmes including interdisciplinary studies with Computing Science, Earth Sciences, Physics and Life Sciences. The School leads two Centres for Doctoral Training and is a partner in two more. Opportunities to study for a Ph.D. are available in every Division.
It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive and collegial climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment. The James Watt School of Engineering strongly endorses the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the School in promoting gender equity.
Details of JWSE's Athena SWAN Award and activities can be found here:
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/athenaswan/.
The School's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group is happy to answer questions from applicants on gender equality in representation, progression and success (Professor Cindy Smith: [email protected]).
How to apply
Please note that as part of your application you must supply the following documents appended to your cover letter. A failure to do this may mean that you are not shortlisted for interview.
(i) A point-by-point summary indicating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. This must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential / desirable criteria, e.g., “A1: I graduated with a PhD in Engineering, specialising in the area of X, from the University of Y in 2010.”
(ii) A one-page research statement outlining your vision for research.
(iii) A one-page teaching statement outlining what you think matters for teaching.
Standard Terms & Conditions
The salary will be on the Research and Teaching Grade, level 7/8/9, £36,382 - £40,927 / £44,706 - £51,799 /£53,348 - £60,022 per annum.
This post is full time and is offered on an open-ended basis.
The successful applicant of this post will be enrolled onto the University's Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.
Information on the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/all/pay/ecdp/
New entrants to the University will be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months.
The successful applicant will be eligible to join the Universities' Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the University's relevant processes (e.g. contractual and financial), in accordance with the University Court's policies.
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
It is the University of Glasgow's mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
Vacancy Reference: 077190
Closing Date: 22 February 2022