Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Location: Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW

The Discipline of Built Environment is part of the School of Engineering within the College of Science and Engineering.

Construction and quantity surveying professionals in all disciplines play a key role in laying the foundations for the future of our country and the world. Whether your passion lies in developing the next innovation in technology, or in the building of key infrastructure. Our construction and quantity surveying courses promise to help you develop an analytical mind and equip you with practical skills.

About the Role

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will provide subject expertise in Quantity Surveying and Construction and wider built environment subject areas, for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School of Engineering.

We are seeking an innovative academic to develop and deliver a dynamic range of learning materials in quantity surveying, construction management, and related subjects. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, accessible learning experiences that align with the University's strategic objectives, placing employability and real-world learning at the core of the curriculum.

In addition, you will engage in research that influences cutting-edge practice, enhances research-led teaching, and contributes to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). As the programme leader for the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management programme, you will also spearhead the development of new degree apprenticeship programmes in these fields.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in higher education and expertise in delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences. You will have demonstrable experience within your discipline, contributing to the development of new knowledge in the field.

Experience working with Degree Apprenticeships, whether in industry or academia, is essential, along with a proven track record in teaching, leading, or developing degree apprenticeship courses. A strong understanding of the contemporary construction industry, particularly quantity surveying practices, is required, with an emphasis on the progressive digitisation of the industry.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of education, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Joanna Poon, Head of Discipline - Built Environment via j.poon@derby.ac.uk.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button..

Advert Closes: Sunday 13 October 2024

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