Lecturer – Human‑Centred Design for AI & Cloud Innovation

About the role

The School of Engineering is seeking a full‑time Lecturer to teach Human‑Centred Design for AI & Cloud Innovation. You will develop and deliver curriculum that blends design thinking, product development, and emerging technologies, while mentoring students on real‑world projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning units on design thinking, human‑centred design, and innovation methodologies.
• Create coursework covering product design, prototyping, testing, validation, and iterative development.
• Integrate cloud, AI, IoT, digital twins and data analytics into engineering design projects.
• Develop assessments, experiential learning activities, and supervise student innovation challenges.
• Build industry partnerships to support applied learning and stay current with emerging trends.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Design, Innovation, Computer Engineering or related fields.
• 3–5 years of industry or practical experience in engineering design, product development or technology‑enabled solutions.
• Experience in project‑based learning, mentorship and curriculum development.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.

Required skills

• Design thinking
• Human‑centred design
• Prototyping and product development
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Digital twins
• Data analytics

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape cutting‑edge curriculum in a leading engineering school.
• Collaboration with industry partners on real‑world projects.
• Professional development and research support.