Job Purpose

Full-time position in Singapore to deliver teaching on the BEng degree programme in Mechanical Engineering offered jointly by the University of Glasgow (through the University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS)) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT); to engage in scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in order to contribute to the advancement of the discipline and/or its teaching practice at course, degree programme, school, institution and profession and national levels; to undertake administrative and management tasks associated with University of Glasgow Singapore activities. The required area of expertise for this position is in aeronautics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with knowledge of UAV design and system integration, aircraft performance and propulsion, guidance, and navigation for UAVs. Additionally, knowledge in computational aerodynamics is desired.

UGS is a subsidiary of the University of Glasgow that works in partnership with SIT. Its mission is to:

*         Deliver in-country undergraduate Honours degree programmes to the same high standard as those of University of Glasgow in the UK for a high quality education that equips students for a lifetime career as leaders in industry and commerce

*         Provide PhD and professional development training in support of industry in Singapore

*         Develop research and development collaboration with industry and other organisations in Singapore

*         Engage with the SoTL research community in Singapore and develop links with SoTL research groups on the Glasgow campus

*         Establish and promote its multidisciplinary research portfolio in an international context and fully engage with societal changes as identified by major international funding bodies.

This post is based at the SIT Punggol campus in Singapore and from time to time, you may be required to work at a different campus. There may be a requirement to visit the UK for induction and personal development activities as appropriate.

Please note, this is the job description for the ‘Learning, Teaching and Scholarship’ track.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in the planning, organisation, development, delivery and assessment of undergraduate teaching activities in mechanical engineering within UGS, including the development of online courses, in a manner that supports an enhanced student learning experience.

2. Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Glasgow and SIT to ensure coherent delivery of the degree programmes at UGS.

3. Participate fully in assessment and examination processes using a variety of methods, as appropriate, and provide feedback to students that is relevant, timely and supports learning. 

4. Supervise and oversee individual student projects.

5. Contribute as appropriate to the Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) taught at the Glasgow campus during the summer.

6. Engagement in scholarship: attendance and participation in seminars / conferences within subject area and in relation to teaching practice. Ensuring that teaching practices are of the highest standard relative to international best practices.

7. Work with colleagues in Glasgow and Singapore to develop joint teaching and learning projects and to secure the funding required to underpin the long-term growth of teaching and learning innovation.

8. Disseminate scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) through publications in journals and presentations at national and international conferences, enhancing the reputation of the University of Glasgow Singapore.

9. Engage in professional development activities as appropriate and in external academic and professional activities to enhance the reputation of the University of Glasgow Singapore. 

10. Contribute to the administrative and management duties of the University of Glasgow Singapore, as allocated by the UGS Director and/or the UGS Mechanical Engineering Programme Director.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 A good Honours degree in a relevant discipline.

A2 PhD, or the equivalent professional qualifications and experience in mechanical engineering with previous personal development in a similar or related role(s).

A3 Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of developments in teaching, learning and assessment practices.

A4 Experience in teaching in the areas of expertise listed above and/or related subject areas.

A5 Evidence of innovation in teaching methods.

A6 Willingness to work in Singapore to deliver this role, subject to working and residency permissions.

Skills 

Essential:

C1 Proven track-record of effective teaching at undergraduate and/or taught postgraduate level.

C2 Excellent team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills.

C3 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills.

C4 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach.

C5 Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in appropriate range of contexts.

C6 Strong problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach.

C7 Ability and willingness to take on appropriate administrative duties within UGS.

C8 Ability to provide strategic contribution within UGS and at School level.

C9 A commitment to high quality teaching practices.

C10 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

Desirable:

D1 Experience and specialist knowledge in innovative approaches to assessment and feedback in HE.

Experience 

Essential:

E1 A demonstrable, excellent teaching track record.
E2 Experience of developing and maintaining innovative teaching practices.

E3 Experience in designing and developing undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught courses. 

E4 An excellent track record of performing administrative duties in a HE institution.

E5 Track record of student supervision.

Terms and Conditions

Competitive salary and benefit's will commensurate with experience and agreed on appointment.

This post is full time and open ended.

The successful candidate will be employed by UGlasgow Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University of Glasgow.

 As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/ .

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Vacancy Reference Number: 185675

Closing Date: 30th November 2025 at 23:45