A bit about us Here at NCUK, we consider ourselves a unique organisation. A consortium of leading international universities, NCUK is an international organisation, and we provide overseas students with guaranteed access to universities through our pathway qualifications. More than 50,000 students have successfully progressed to NCUK Universities worldwide by completing our qualifications. Our qualifications combine the highest academic standards with exceptional language, study and cultural skills, and are currently delivered in more than 30 countries across four continents. NCUK is a trading subsidiary of the Northern Consortium, a registered educational charity. What we're looking for We are recruiting experienced academic teaching staff to support NCUK in the development of learning and teaching resources for our International Year One Engineering qualifications. We would like to hear from Subject Matter Experts with knowledge and experience of teaching Level 4 or equivalent qualifications. Currently, we are looking for experts in the following subject areas: - Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Closely related engineering disciplines Successful applicants will support the review and redevelopment of relevant modules within one or both engineering pathways at Level 4. You do not need to have expertise across both pathways. We welcome applications from individuals who specialise in one pathway or specific subject areas. This is a freelance opportunity, offering competitive fees and a high level of flexibility to allow you to balance the work alongside your existing commitments. What you'll be doing - Reviewing and supporting the redevelopment of relevant modules for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering and/or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering pathways, including modules shared across both pathways. - Supporting NCUK in the development of learning and teaching resources, including: - Creating and reviewing teaching resources. - Reviewing course builds on NCUK's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). - Presenting support webinars for teachers. - Contributing to focus groups and other consultation events as required. - Attending training events as required. What do you need? - Relevant academic qualification at degree level. - Relevant and current teaching experience. - Current and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant engineering subject area(s) at Level 4. - Understanding of the key features of the qualifications system. - Understanding of international learning and teaching contexts. - Familiarity with qualification development processes and assessment techniques. Experience (Essential): - Previous experience of teaching the relevant engineering subject. Experience (Desirable): - Experience of blended and online teaching. - Familiarity with using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) for teaching. Skills and abilities: - Ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different audiences. - Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and work independently to meet deadlines. - Works well with others and can build positive working relationships. - High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse educational contexts. - Confidence in delivering sessions online. How to apply Please apply by submitting your CV and a short covering letter highlighting which engineering pathway or subject area(s) you are interested in supporting and how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Your CV should be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you have any questions before applying, please contact vacancies@ncuk.ac.uk . NCUK is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, including disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to providing appropriate support to help you participate fully at every stage.

Subject Matter Expert – International Year One Engineering

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