Construction Studies Lecturer

Bath Spa University; Abridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution is seeking Lecturers for their BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. The role requires teaching across various undergraduate levels with a flexible schedule, including weekdays and weekends. Successful candidates will hold a Master's degree, have prior UK lecturing experience, and possess strong communication skills. They will be responsible for delivering lectures, assessing students, and developing course materials. The position also offers competitive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible Benefits including Cycle to Work

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Qualifications

• Significant UK higher education lecturing experience in relevant subject.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and student support practices.
• Ability to supervise student work and maintain organized records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Develop and improve course materials as necessary.
• Engage in staff development activities and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Doctorate (PhD) desirable

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. The role requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work ensuring all learning outcomes are met
• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate
• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings, and other administrative duties
• Understand and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Work towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• Have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• Supervise student work and provide support and feedback
• Maintain accurate reporting and thorough, organised student records
• Work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• Work with diverse groups of people

Desirable qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• Experience of design/development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts