Construction Studies Lecturer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A global education provider is seeking a Lecturer in Construction Management to deliver modules at undergraduate levels. Responsibilities include developing teaching materials and assessing student work. The successful candidate must hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject with prior UK HE teaching experience, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £51,000, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and additional benefits. Flexibility in teaching hours across weekdays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Have previous UK HE teaching experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work to meet learning outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development and peer observations.
• Remain current with developments in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Job description

Department: Academic/Pearson

Location: Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

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

Role

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.

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

• 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.
• Remain current with developments in your field and student support practices.
• Work towards clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and progression.

Qualifications

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

Desirable

• 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).
• Experience in 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.