Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits like Cycle to Work

Tuition reimbursement for development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Lecturer in Construction Management to teach undergraduate students. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and has UK HE lecturing experience. They will be responsible for developing course materials and supporting diverse students in a flexible teaching environment. Additional benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and various perks aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience required.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organized student records.
• Work under pressure, plan and prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Update and improve course materials as needed.
• Use diverse teaching methods and materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and peer observations.
• Stay updated on developments in the field and student support.
• Work towards defined objectives for student success.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working skills

Planning and prioritising workload

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Job description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Leeds (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

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

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.

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 the latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Desirable

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commit to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• Have 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 platform, wellbeing centre and many 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.”

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.