Construction Studies Lecturer

GEDU Global Education; Tamworth; 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

Employee referral award of £500

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading education institution in the UK is seeking a Construction Studies Lecturer to join their team. The role involves delivering modules on construction management principles, assessing students' work, and developing course materials. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and have prior teaching experience in higher education. This full-time, on-site position offers numerous benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and career development reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area, PhD desirable.
• Previous UK HE teaching experience.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work with feedback.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Update and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Keep up-to-date with industry developments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Planning and prioritization

Diverse group engagement

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent

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)

The 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 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
• Understand and keep up to date with latest 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
• Show extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• Have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Have experience of accurate reporting and maintain thorough and organised student records
• Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or intend to enrol on a teaching programme during probation and complete within three years)
• Have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

Benefits

• 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 more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 employee referral award
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Testimonials

“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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.