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Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering (2131)

Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering (2131)

Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering

 

Full Time – Permanent - Location– High Wycombe

 Salary -    £34,630 - £38,448               

 

 

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

 

We are seeking a Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering with knowledge, skills and research interest in mechanical design, materials engineering, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics and manufacturing. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, ensuring an excellent student learning experience.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and demonstrate expertise in engineering design, engineering materials and mechanics, thermodynamics, control systems and manufacturing .

 

The role will be required to:

  • Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience.
  • Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the college.
  • Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help build an equitable and thriving academic community.

  

What we offer: 

  • a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
  • Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
  • training & development support opportunities  
  • contributory pension scheme 
  • discounted gym membership for our on-site gym  
  • a range of staff discounts with major retailers. 

 

 

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.   

  

For further information about this role please contact Prof Sabuj Mallik on emailSabuj.mallik@bucks.ac.uk

  

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

Bucks New University is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Bucks's workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

 

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.   We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to the People Team if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

 

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

 

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

 

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interview Date: 26th  Nov 2026   

  

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a Visa, current visa and status.  Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

 

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

 

Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£34,630 - £38,448
Hours per week
37
SOC code
2311
Closing Date
15/11/2026
Ref No
2131

Job Description

 

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Graduate Teaching Associate in Mechanical Engineering

                  

College or Directorate:  College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering (CATE)

 

Grade: F

Location:  Bucks New University High Wycombe Campus

 

Responsible to:   Associate Dean or designee

 

Job Purpose:   

The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of mechanical engineering related modules in conjunction with the Course Leader.  Typical duties include tutorial class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; course work assessment and examination marking.

The role will be required to:

  • Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first-class student experience.

  • Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the Cluster/College

  • Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

 

  • Act as a main point of contact for tutorial class teaching for one or more courses.

  • Demonstrate enhancement activities, as appropriate, in the delivery of courses e.g., blended learning.

  • In conjunction with the Course Leader, design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/course framework.  To include planning and delivering the curriculum using appropriate media.

  • With support, undertake associated activities with the courses taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.

    • Prepare standard materials and questions for discussion about the tutorial topic.

    • Demonstrate techniques and how to use necessary equipment

    • Provide guidance on how to produce work at an appropriate academic level.

    • Provide guidance on preparation for examinations.

    • Examination marking duties.

    • Marking of assignments, essays and exams using solutions provided by the course leader.

    • To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.

    • Management of late submission of assignments and refer this to the Course Leader, if required.

    • General administration of the tutorial process, to include late submissions.

    • Contribute to the student experience by delivering an excellent customer service as demonstrated in student feedback.

    • Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or College.

    • Deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.

    • Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

    • Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.

    • Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.

    • Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Dean / Associate Dean of College

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application     T = Test/Presentation     I = Interview         

 

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

First Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant engineering field

 

A

Working towards a relevant master’s degree

 

A

Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification

A

Knowledge & Experience

 

Adequate knowledge in one or more relevant mechanical engineering areas such as mechanical design, materials engineering, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics and manufacturing.

A/I

Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught

 

A/I

Excellent knowledge of MS Office software

A/I

Skills

 

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders

 

I

Excellent organisational and time management skills

I

Ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment

 

I

Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

I

Special Requirements

 

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations

I

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

I

 

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

 The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University.  The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University.  The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

 

  • Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders).

  • Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services.

  • Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

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