Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Real Estate

Salary:

Lecturer (Grade 8: £37,099 - £44,262) dependent upon experience

Senior Lecturer (Grade 9: £42,977 - £54,395) dependent upon experience

Cirencester, GL7 6JS & Swindon, SN1 5DE

The Role

The RAU offers several postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in Land & Property, including MSc Real Estate, MSc Rural Estate Management, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, BSc (Hons) Rural Land Management, and FdSc Residential Estate Agency. The main purpose of the role is to undertake teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in the discipline of Real Estate that underpins relevant programmes at the RAU.

Applicants should have expertise in Rural Land Management and a specialism in one or more of the following areas: Valuation, Compulsory purchase, Estate management, AHA, FBT, and Residential tenancies. Candidates will have a proven track record in teaching excellence. Those with practical industry experience would be particularly welcomed to impart the authentic real-world experience that is highly valued by our students. 

The Post holder will possess an excellent understanding of Real Estate gained from relevant academic and / or professional experience. They will have a proven ability to communicate this knowledge to others, in large and small groups. They will have a well-developed empathy for students, a wish to develop the student experience, through both face-to-face and online teaching.

The Post holder will have a teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one. All newly appointed academic staff who have not already achieved a relevant teaching qualification for Higher Education or Qualified Teacher Status are expected to study and attain the Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) or equivalent within two years of appointment in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching through lectures, tutorials, seminars, field excursions, practical exercises and other modes of delivery to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Developing the teaching programmes in the subject to ensure they are cutting edge and embrace the latest innovations in teaching and learning.
• Design, deliver and mark a range of assessments, as required by programme specifications.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student dissertations.
• Create student awareness of current professional practice through visits, case studies and visiting speakers.
• Provide academic support for students (all staff have Academic Support Tutor responsibilities).
• Contribute to the generation and delivery of professional development courses.
• Engage in the continual updating of knowledge and understanding in your teaching skills
• Develop a programme of research within a suitable research area.
• Prepare grant applications to secure external funding.
• Establish appropriate collaborations both within and outside the RAU.
• Act as primary or secondary supervisor of postgraduate students.
• Publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals of international standing.
• Actively disseminate research findings to ensure maximum impact.
• Follow RAU policies and practices including data protection and management, health and safety and ethical approval.
• Engage in the continual updating of knowledge and understanding in your field or specialism
• Manage modules, programmes and other functions.
• Attendance at academic board, programme meetings, subject area meetings, examiners meetings and other management meetings arising from assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with the careers service to students and employers.
• Be part of the Land & Property Management recruitment team.
• Participate in the corporate life of the RAU as deemed relevant by your line manager.
• Contribute to the development of the wider University’s new curriculum and academic agenda.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to develop as independent learners
• Postgraduate teaching qualification and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to achieve within two years of appointment)
• Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of undergraduate and / or postgraduate teaching
• Experience of design and quality control of modules, course programmes / specifications and innovative assessment methods
• PhD qualification or Higher Degree (e.g., Masters) in a relevant subject area
• Experience of the academic research process including grant writing and academic publications
• Ability to develop an independent programme of research and scholarship relevant to the RAU’s vision and strategy.
• Publication in peer-reviewed outlets of international standing
• Ability to self-motivate and to motivate others
• Develop initiative, creativity and judgement in applying appropriate approaches to teaching and learning, support and research activities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Consultancy, professional practice, business or industry experience that is relevant to RAU teaching and research activities

Benefits

We offer a range of Staff Benefits including:

• 35-hour working week
• Generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts)
• Pension scheme
• Free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre
• Discounted catering facilities
• Discounted onsite gym
• Free library services
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational health and counselling services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme (via Tusker)
• Staff development opportunities

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable institution, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application

https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us

Closing date: Tuesday 27th May 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 5th June 2024