Post Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Engineering
FTE: 1.0 FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: Lecturer (UH7): £37,999pa with potential to progress to £45,163pa by annual increments
Senior Lecturer (UH8): £45,163pa with potential to progress to £56,921pa by annual increments
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) - Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering to support the Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering programme as well as the wider Civil Engineering & Built Environment portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The applicant would ideally have specific knowledge and experience in one or more of the following subject areas:
o Geomatics and land surveying (within the context of construction sector)
o Engineering geology
o Civil engineering structural design
o Sustainable engineering (within the context of construction sector)
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Duties also involve supporting learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.
The appointed person will be expected to contribute actively to SPECS’ research and enterprise strategic plan. Supervising postgraduate research projects and applying for external funding to support research and commercial activities will be elements of the main duties and responsibilities.
For the role of Senior Lecturer, it is expected that the successful candidate will undertake an administrative role in the school assisting with programme management, or other similar duties, provide leadership in an aspect of research or commercial activities and undertake other duties within the framework of the post as delegated by the Head of Department or Head of Subject Group.
Skills and experience required
You must have experience within one or more of the following areas within Civil Engineering; Geomatics and Land surveying, Engineering geology, Civil engineering and Structural design or Sustainable engineering, either within Higher Education or in the construction sector. You must have a track record of relevant to the post research Q1 journal publications and/or industrial experience. In addition to this, proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be required. You must have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support at university level and sufficient expertise and experience to be able to contribute to the teaching of the advertised areas. You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong desire to motivate and engage student in the subject area.
We will also expect a willingness to attract external funding and contribute to the wider development of Civil Engineering & Built Environment, whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.
For the role of Senior Lecturer, substantial experience of working in the domain of Civil Engineering will be required in addition to a strong track record of research publications in Q1 journals and/or industrial experience and evidence of securing external funding. As well as substantial proven experience delivering teaching, tutoring, learning and student support at University level and demonstrable experience to contribute to the schools teaching and research. You will have experience securing externals funding and the knowledge to be able to contribute to the School's research strategic plan (within the context of Civil Engineering).
Qualifications required
The role of Lecturer must be educated with a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related subject area or equivalent level 6 qualification.
The role of Senior Lecturer must be educated with a masters and doctorate in Civil Engineering or related subject area or equivalent level 7 and 8 qualifications.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
The UH7 Lecturer post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to Head of Department of Engineering: Susan Murray s.murray@herts.ac.uk or Head of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Subject Group: Dr Antonios Kanellopoulos a.kanellopoulos@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 12 November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 059996
Date advert placed: 15 October 2024
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