Construction Studies Lecturer (St Albans)

Gbs Uk; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is seeking Lecturers to teach undergraduate levels in their BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme. The role requires flexibility to teach at various times, including evenings and weekends. Candidates must hold a Master's degree, have relevant UK HE lecturing experience, and possess excellent communication skills. Benefits include extra leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development. This position offers a chance to engage in a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

1-day extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition programme

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in wider subject area is essential.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people is required.
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work effectively.
• Develop and improve course materials continuously.
• Engage in staff development activities and attend meetings.

Skills

UK HE lecturing experience

Knowledge of relevant subject matter

Supervising student work

Accurate reporting

Excellent communication skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Overview

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.

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
• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

Qualifications

• 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 have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You 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

Benefits

• 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