Principal Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) invites applications for a Principal Lecturer in Civil Engineering to lead a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship programmes.

You will drive teaching excellence, research impact and academic leadership, shaping curriculum, quality and outcomes. You will manage a team, build external partnerships and contribute to strategic School initiatives and workforce engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of teaching, research and academic leadership within higher education.
• Ability to drive curriculum innovation and enhance academic quality.
• Experience engaging with industry, employers and professional regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship programmes.
• Manage a team of academic colleagues and oversee a complex portfolio of Civil Engineering programmes.
• Collaborate with external partners and professional bodies to strengthen industry links and student outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic leadership within the School and support research, enterprise and external income growth.

Skills

Leadership

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We're looking for a Principal Lecturer in Civil Engineering with the expertise, credibility and vision to lead and develop a diverse and ambitious portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship programmes.

You will bring a strong track record of teaching, research and academic leadership within higher education, together with a passion for delivering an outstanding student experience. You will have the knowledge and professional standing to drive curriculum innovation, enhance academic quality and support the development of future Civil Engineering professionals.

You will demonstrate the leadership qualities required to manage a team of academic colleagues and oversee a complex portfolio of programmes, inspiring excellence across teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities. Reporting to the Subject Leader for Civil and Mechanical Engineering, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of your portfolio, ensuring that programmes remain academically rigorous, professionally relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of industry, employers and professional regulators. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build productive relationships across the University and with external partners, professional bodies and employer stakeholders.

Most importantly, you\'ll share our ambition to strengthen the School\'s reputation for excellence in education, research and external engagement. As a member of the School Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the School, support the growth of research, enterprise and external income activities, and help foster a collaborative and inclusive culture in which staff and students can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future direction of Civil Engineering at LJMU and to make a lasting impact on student outcomes, staff development and engagement with industry and the wider profession.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to:

Director of School, Dr Christian Matthews ([e-mail])

Subject Leader for Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Dr Denise Lee ([e-mail])

The School/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.