Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; 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 educational institution in the UK is seeking a Construction Studies Lecturer to teach undergraduate students within their BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. The role involves delivering modules related to construction management, developing course materials, and assessing student work. Applicants should hold a Master's degree and have previous lecturing experience in higher education. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Accurate reporting and organised student records.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and assessing student work.
• Developing and improving course materials.
• Using a variety of teaching methods.
• Engaging in staff development and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject

PhD desirable

Job description

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Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
Location: Manchester (On‑Site)
Salary: £51,000
Type of Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

The role

We are seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. Due to our delivery model, flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends is required. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lecturer in Construction Management 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 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

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Accurate reporting and organised student records
• Work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• 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

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