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Role Overview This faculty position centres on delivering high-quality instruction and developing academic programmes in Mechanical Engineering, with a particular focus on specialisations such as Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Maintenance and Reliability, or Materials Engineering. Day-to-day work involves teaching lectures and practical sessions, designing new courses, and continuously improving existing curriculum content in collaboration with departmental colleagues. The role also carries a strong research component, requiring the pursuit of original investigations, preparation of grant proposals, and dissemination of findings through publications and conference presentations. Key Responsibilities • Deliver lectures, practicals, and other teaching sessions in areas assigned by the Head of Department. • Design, develop, and plan new programmes of study at various academic levels, including entirely new courses. • Regularly review course content and learning materials, updating them to reflect current developments and maintain quality. • Collaborate with academic colleagues on curriculum changes, course development, and joint research activities. • Conduct independent research, produce scholarly outputs, and write grant proposals to secure external funding. • Identify and pursue consultancy opportunities related to your engineering expertise. • Present research findings at national or international conferences and other academic events. • Mentor students and provide career guidance, as well as support the professional growth of junior staff. Requirements & Qualifications • Must be registered for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or equivalent doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, with demonstrated progression toward completion. • A Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialisation in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering, or Materials Engineering, from an accredited university. • A minimum of three years of post-qualification work experience after the highest relevant degree. • Proven experience in university-level teaching and in conducting research. • Registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant professional engineering body (where applicable). What We Offer / Why Join This position provides the opportunity to shape course offerings and research directions within a specialised engineering department. You will be able to collaborate closely with academic peers on curriculum innovation and build a research portfolio that can gain national and international visibility through conferences, publications, and grant-funded projects.