Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Automation

Join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering Team and support candidates in achieving their learning goals by providing an engaging and effective learning experience. Contribute to the overall success of our curricular area by assisting team members and the Academic and Quality Manager with the evaluation of learning and teaching. Help achieve the operational and strategic objectives outlined in the College Regional Outcome Agreement

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver Learning and Teaching activities to a broad range of learners and in a variety of educational settings.   
• Primarily teach candidates in subject areas of mechanical engineering
• Evaluate and improve teaching methods and curriculum effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance team performance and curriculum quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and achievement

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
  • Qualified to HND/Degree (SCQF 8/9) in mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering qualification such as energy, mechatronics, automation or manufacturing engineering.
  • Demonstrable experience and practiced skills following a vocational qualification
  • Driving License as Travel will be required within Fife
• Desirable:
  • Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) 
  • SVQ3 in an engineering discipline.
  • Broad demonstrable experience of curriculum delivery
  • Proven record of evaluative ability, to recognise areas for improvement and plan for excellence
  • Minimum of 5 years recent industrial experience within an engineering role relating to the curriculum.
     

Skills and Attributes 

• Effective communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to inspire, encourage, and motivate students

• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ academic journeys

• Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards.