Lecturer (Human-Centred Design for AI & Cloud Innovation) – School of Engineering

[What the role is] This is a full-time Lecturer position focused on delivering high-quality education in Human-Centred Design for AI & Cloud Innovation. The role involves teaching and mentoring learners in design thinking, human-centred design, innovation methodologies, product development, prototyping and technology-driven solutioning. [What you will be working on] The successful candidate will develop and deliver learning units in: • Design thinking, human-centred design and innovation • Product design, prototyping, testing, validation and iterative development • Engineering problem-solving, systems thinking and solution development • Innovation management, entrepreneurship, and technobusiness • Sustainable, user-centric and impactful design practices • Apply cloud, AI, IoT and emerging technologies to engineering design and innovation • Integrate relevant digital tools/technologies and expose learners to smart, connected and technology-enabled solutions • Develop industry-relevant curriculum, assessments and experiential learning activities • Supervise student projects, innovation challenges and industry-based projects • Mentor learners in design thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship & product development • Build industry partnerships to support applied learning, innovation and capability development • Stay current with emerging trends/developments and integrate them into teaching [What we are looking for] We are seeking a candidate with: • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Design Engineering, Product Design, Innovation, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related fields. • 3–5 years of relevant industry or practical experience in engineering design, product development, innovation or technology-enabled solutions. • Experience in design thinking, prototyping, user-centred design, innovation and project-based learning. • Familiarity with cloud platforms, digital technologies or smart systems; experience in AI, IoT, automation, digital twins or data analytics is preferred. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for teaching and mentoring. • Experience in industry projects, innovation initiatives and product development will be an advantage. • Relevant professional certifications in engineering, innovation, design, cloud technologies or project management will be beneficial. #LI-Hybrid