Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Rufforth; 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

Flexible Benefits like Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Construction Management to join their team. This role involves teaching and assessing students at various levels as part of a BSc (Hons) programme. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have relevant lecturing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work ensuring learning outcomes are met.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities and administrative duties.
• Stay updated with latest developments in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of relevant subject matter

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD (desirable)

Job description

Lecturer, Construction Management (BSc Hons)

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Leeds (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

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

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 organised 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 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

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