Engineering
| Location: | University Park |
| Salary: | £33,348 to £44,414 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. |
| Closing Date: | Saturday 15 July 2023 |
| Reference: | ENG252623 |
Applications are invited for an exciting new opportunity that has arisen within the Faculty of Engineering to lead and deliver practical Virtual Reality (VR) teaching. The role will provide hands-on specialist training and demonstration to staff and students on equipment essential for teaching VR course content.
We have an experienced, collaborative team of over 140 technical staff, supporting the wider Faculty of Engineering across two University campuses. Our technical teams work closely with staff and students and engage in a varied portfolio of work across all the University’s engineering disciplines.
The Role
You will provide specialist Virtual Reality (VR) knowledge and practical experience to all VR undergraduate teaching activities. Working closely with the academic leads to develop and lead practical teaching activities and taking ownership and management of the new faculty large scale VR facility. In addition, the role will take oversight and co-ordinate maintenance of the faculty’s AV and group working IT facilities.
This is a permanent, full-time post of 36.25 hours per week. Job share arrangements will be considered.
Your Experience
- Proven experience running VR simulations
- Experience managing and operating several VR programs and VR facilities
- Knowledge of managing and maintaining AV and computer-based equipment and facilities
- Experience working in an educational environment
Your Approach
We’re proud of our team and are looking for a real team player to join us. Some of the qualities we like our team to display are:
- Positive and proactive.
- A willingness to learn and develop.
- Flexible and happy to engage in new opportunities and challenges.
- Ability to develop novel solutions to problems.
- Ability to communicate your advice and thoughts to other staff members and students.
Benefits
Financial
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum, plus 5 University closure days and 8 bank holidays. Pro–rata for part time staff.
- Annual salary review
- Attractive pension scheme (9.8% employee contribution and 21.6% employer contribution)
- Eligible for performance-related financial rewards throughout the year
- Access to benefits and rewards, including staff discounts at over 130,000 retailers and entertainment venues, including discounted car finance
Wellbeing and Development
- Wide-range of development opportunities
- Free on-site counselling services
- Discounted private medical insurance
For more information, please visit https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/benefits-and-facilities/your-benefits.aspx
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Simon Harrison, email: simon.harrison@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.