Senior Teaching Fellow / Senior Lecturer – Civil Engineering

RFCSR; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for Senior Teaching Fellow / Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering in Manama. The role delivers core undergraduate modules in structures, geotechnics, materials/environmental science, surveying, hydraulics and hydrology, and sustainable development.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Bahrain and the Glasgow campus to co-develop teaching materials, assessments and academic

Qualifications

• Established experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate civil engineering education across key core subject areas.
• Demonstrated ability to support curriculum development, innovative assessment strategies, and academic support frameworks.
• Proven track record of working effectively within multidisciplinary teaching teams and contributing to academic leadership.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core undergraduate civil engineering modules.
• Collaborate with colleagues to co-develop teaching materials, assessments and academic support mechanisms.
• Contribute to curriculum evolution and related subject areas aligned with expertise.
• Provide academic leadership and promote inclusive pedagogy and student engagement.

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Teaching Fellow / Senior Lecturer – Civil Engineering

University of Strathclyde, Bahrain – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Manama, Bahrain

General Description – include all relevant details from the source
The University of Strathclyde’s Bahrain campus invites applications for the position of Senior Teaching Fellow / Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering. This role forms part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at a pivotal early stage of the campus’s development and offers a leadership opportunity to shape academic practice and high-quality teaching on an international platform. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering core undergraduate civil engineering modules consistent with professional degree frameworks, including topics such as structures, geotechnics, materials/environmental science, surveying, hydraulics and hydrology, and sustainable development. You will work collaboratively within an integrated faculty team spanning Bahrain and the Glasgow campus to co-develop teaching materials, assessments, and academic support mechanisms, while also contributing to curriculum evolution and related subject areas aligned with your expertise. The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain fosters a socially progressive, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Equally strong candidates may demonstrate equivalent professional qualifications with substantial higher education experience commensurate with the seniority of the role. A commitment to inclusive education, academic leadership, and collaboration across a multicultural academic community is essential.

Required expertise/skills

Established experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate civil engineering education across key core subject areas.

Demonstrated ability to support curriculum development, innovative assessment strategies, and academic support frameworks.

Proven track record of working effectively within multidisciplinary teaching teams and contributing to academic leadership.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student engagement.

Salary details
Competitive salary and benefits will be offered in line with the University’s international pay framework; specific figures are not disclosed on the public job announcement.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by Monday 16 March 2026.