Lecturer (Department of Civil Engineering)

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a motivated individual for a teaching role in the Department of Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and teaching experience, focusing on construction management and quantity surveying. The role involves contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting civil engineering teaching, and engaging in student-centred learning. Opportunities for research collaboration exist within a vibrant academic environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Excellent training opportunities

On-site gym and pool with discounted membership

Family-friendly policies

Everyday discounts on various activities and retailers

Qualifications

• PhD in civil engineering or construction-related area with teaching experience.
• Ability to develop a strong research profile aligning with departmental strengths.
• Industrial experience and professional qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in construction management.
• Support teaching across civil engineering as needed.
• Engage with student-centred learning and curriculum development.
• Develop innovative approaches in course delivery and assessment.

Skills

Team-working skills

Adaptability

Research ability

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable individual with strong team-working skills to join the Department of Civil Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a primary focus on modules related to construction management and quantity surveying. However, there may also be a requirement to support teaching across other areas of civil engineering, depending on departmental needs. This post is based at Aston University’s main campus, although occasional travel may be required to support teaching activities at off-campus and international partner institutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a primary focus on modules related to construction management and quantity surveying.
• Support teaching across civil engineering as required by departmental needs.
• Engage with student-centred learning, project-based learning, and graduate employability.
• Develop innovative approaches in course delivery, assessment and curriculum development.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in a relevant discipline, with teaching experience in civil engineering and/or construction-related areas.
• Ability to develop a strong research profile that aligns with the department’s existing strengths and establish a leading reputation in their area of expertise.
• Industrial experience and professional qualification or working towards professional qualification is highly desirable.

Research and Collaboration

• We are striving to develop a strong research group in the Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering and Management theme and collaborate closely with the three research institutes in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS): Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies; Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute; Aston Digital Futures Institute (ADFI).

What we offer

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, with excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holidays and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts on a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Mujib Rahman ([e-mail]), Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.

Visa information

• This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa