We are looking for a navigating officer holding an unlimited OOW qualification and PhD to join the Navigation and Maritime Science team at the University of Plymouth delivering MNTB/MCA accredited Navigation programmes and research.
As Lecturer in Navigation and Maritime Science you will be responsible for the education and training of undergraduate students and sponsored cadets on our FdSc and BSc programmes, meeting the requirements of our accrediting bodies MNTB/MCA.
You should be able to display vison and confidence in developing teaching to keep it the curriculum relevant today and looking to future technologies and developments. The challenge here is to develop meaningful content in areas such as cyber and autonomy for students who do not have an engineering or computer science profile. You should also be able to develop and participate in research developing bids, contributing to existing programmes and leading future projects
You should hold an STCW OOW unlimited qualification with suitable experience. You will also need to have completed a PhD and be able to contribute towards and develop research.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Tom Crichton by email tcrichton@plymouth.ac.uk.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List check.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.
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