Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (T&R) - DIICSU - UOD2433
| Company: | University of Dundee |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,254 to £46,049 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (T&R) Dundee International Institute of Central South University
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business
Full-Time/Permanent
Grade 7 (£42,254·£46,049, dependent on
experience)
Location: This position is partially based in Changsha, China. The role holder is expected to spend approximately 20 weeks working in China per year, and the remaining time working in Dundee, UK.
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business brings together internationally recognised expertise in applied sciences including anatomy, forensic science and computing, as well as engineering, physics, mathematics and business. The Faculty offers specialist facilities that support excellent teaching and research, preparing the scientists, engineers and leaders of tomorrow. The Faculty is led by an enthusiastic, committed and approachable team recognised for innovative teaching.
The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DIICSU) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU) in China. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Changsha, Hunan Province.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for the programmes offered by DIICSU participate in assessing and examining students, perform high- quality research and obtain external research grants.
Your priorities will
include:
To spend one semester (20 weeks) each academic year at CSU to deliver teaching in the programmes and
develop research collaborations with colleagues at CSU.
To deliver high-quality and innovative teaching across a range of modules that includes the areas of Computer
Aided Design, Microcontrollers, Fluid Mechanics and Solid Mechanics.
To provide curriculum leadership within own area of
expertise.
To be responsible for the design and quality of course modules in specialist areas. Where appropriate, to
identify the need for developing the content or structure of existing modules and make proposals on how this should be achieved.
Who we're looking
for:
PhD in a relevant
subject
Clear evidence of learning and teaching competence, including at least two years of teaching experience at
university level
Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively with
others
Evidence of effective team
membership
As this role is based between the UK and China, the role holder must hold the right to work in both countries or be eligible to obtain this. Support with making an application for the relevant work visa(s) will be provided, if necessary.
We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.
For informal enquiries about this position please
contact:
Professor Amin Abdolvand
(
A.Abdolvand@dundee.ac.uk
) and Dr Andrei Piliakov
(
a.pisliakov@dundee.ac.uk
)
The diversity of
our staff
and students
helps to
make the University of Dundee
a UK university of choice for
undergraduate,
postgraduate
and
distance learning.
Family friendly
policies,
staff
networks
for
BME,
Disabled and
LGBT
staff,
membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as
well a full range of disability services, create
an enjoyable and inclusive place to
work.
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