Lecturer in Construction Project Management

Anglia Ruskin University; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom seeks an enthusiastic academic or industry professional to deliver and shape engaging construction project management education across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will contribute to curriculum innovation, supervise student projects and research, and work with colleagues to enhance graduate outcomes while engaging with international partners, including visits to China.

Qualifications

• Expertise in construction project management and related disciplines.
• Ability to teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and shape teaching in construction project management across programmes.
• Support curriculum innovation and supervise student projects and research.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen student outcomes and engage international partners.

Skills

Construction project management

Lecturing/Teaching

Communication

International collaboration

Job description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

Working within our School of Engineering and the Built Environment, you will play a key role in delivering and shaping an engaging student experience across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will contribute teaching in construction project management both in the UK and through our established international partnerships in China, bringing contemporary industry knowledge into the classroom. Alongside teaching, you will support curriculum innovation, supervise student projects and research, contribute to the School's research and knowledge exchange activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen student success, graduate outcomes and the reputation of the School.

You will be an enthusiastic and collaborative academic or industry professional with expertise in construction project management. You will have strong knowledge of areas such as project management, construction technology, contract administration, project planning and resource management, together with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to inspire and support students from diverse backgrounds, contribute to research, scholarship or professional practice, and demonstrate a commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and inclusive education. Applicants should be willing to engage internationally, including periodic teaching visits to China, and contribute positively to the wider academic community.

Informal enquiries can be made to Richard Brett, Deputy Head of School, at [e-mail]

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI’s Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note:

• Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements.