Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Permanent)

South East Technological University; Waterford; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford invites applications for an Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Permanent). The post involves teaching across civil engineering programmes, with modules spanning foundation to final-year design, and responsibilities in assessment and academic administration.

The role requires active involvement in teaching, research, and module coordination, with potential progression to Lecturer subject to qualifications and service.

Qualifications

• The grade of appointment (Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer) will be determined by qualifications and experience.
• Indicative teaching areas include structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering, water and environmental engineering, and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Teach across civil engineering programmes from first-year foundation to final-year design and dissertation modules.
• Engage in assessment, academic administration and research aligned with department needs.
• Contribute to module development and teaching across related areas as required.

Job description

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Permanent)

Vacancy ID : 042765 Closing Date : 27-Nov-2026 12:00

• Vacancy I.D.: 042765 - Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Permanent)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Assistant Lecturer is €47,572 - €64,372 p.a. and the gross salary applicable to the grade ofLecturer is €69,625 - €107,727 on a whole-time basis(rates effective 01/06/2026).

SETU wishes to appoint a Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer in Civil Engineering to join the Department of Built Environment. The grade of appointment (Assistant Lecturer or Lecturer) will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The post holder will play an active role in the academic direction of the civil engineering programmes, including teaching, research, academic assessment, and academic administration. The role is a broad one: the post holder will be assigned a range of modules across both civil engineering programmes, from first-year foundation modules through to final-year design, project, and dissertation modules, in line with their expertise and the needs of the Department.

Indicative teaching areas include structural analysis and design; geotechnical engineering and engineering geology; water, hydraulics and environmental engineering; highways, road design and traffic engineering; surveying, engineering drawing and BIM; materials, concrete and civil engineering technology; quantity surveying, economics and management; engineering mathematics and science; and project/dissertation supervision. A fuller list of the modules in these areas is set out in Appendix A. Candidates are not expected to cover every area; module allocation will reflect the appointee’s specialism(s), with a willingness to contribute across related modules as required.

Teaching and learning on the programmes combine lectures and tutorials with laboratory and practical work, drawing and computer-based classes, surveying fieldwork, group and individual projects and continuous assessment. Several modules require students to engage fully in practical work and project work in order to meet the learning outcomes.

Assistant Lecturers progress to the grade of Lecturer in accordance with SETU's progression arrangements (including minimum service requirements and, normally, an appropriate postgraduate qualification or equivalent).

SETU is an equal opportunities employer.