Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

An education provider in Gerrards Cross seeks a Construction Studies Lecturer to teach on the BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. Responsibilities include planning and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in staff development. A Master's degree in a relevant area is required, and previous UK lecturing experience is highly desirable. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, encouraging a supportive teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area; PhD is desirable.
• Previous UK Higher Education lecturing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support.
• Accurate reporting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Develop and update course materials.
• Engage in staff development and administrative duties.
• Understand and keep up to date with field developments.
• Work towards defined objectives for student progression.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team-working capabilities

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Construction Studies Lecturer

Company: GEDU Global Education

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Greenford or 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.

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 organized 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.