Construction Studies Lecturer

Gedu Global Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Construction Management. You will teach modules related to the principles of construction management while ensuring student learning outcomes are achieved. The role requires a Master's degree and experience in UK higher education. A range of benefits such as annual leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Masters degree in relevant subject area required.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience needed.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver modules on construction management principles and practices.
• Develop and update course materials as needed.
• Assess student work and ensure learning outcomes are met.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree

PhD (desirable)

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Greenford and Stratford (On-Site)

Salary: £55,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today's construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable

• You will hold a 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)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 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 platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.