Construction Studies Lecturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hockley is seeking a Construction Studies Lecturer to teach modules in construction management. This role requires flexibility for teaching during weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have UK Higher Education teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing course materials and assessing student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met. The position offers a salary of £51,000 and a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE teaching experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials.
• Using varied learning and teaching methods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team-working skills

Organisational skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Join to apply for the Construction Studies Lecturer role at GEDU Global Education

Department: Academic/Pearson

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

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

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our HND 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:

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring 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:

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Previous UK HE teaching experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Accurate reporting and maintain thorough and organised student records.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable:

• 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 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.