Lecturer in Civil Engineering

FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: Lecturer (UH7): £37,999 to £45,163 dependent on skills and experience.

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint 2 individuals at the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering to support the Civil Engineering & Built Environment portfolio. The applicants must have specific knowledge and experience in one or more of the following specialist areas:

• Geotechnical design
• Civil engineering materials (other than concrete and steel)
• Hydroinformatics
• Sustainability and life cycle modelling (in relation to construction sector)
• Numerical modelling of microstructural processes in construction materials
• Structural health monitoring
• Structural mechanics
• Sustainable development

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Duties also involve support learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.

For the role of Senior Lecturer, it is expected that the successful candidate(s) will undertake an administrative role in the school assisting with programme management, or other similar duties, provide leadership in an aspect of research or commercial activities and undertake other duties within the framework of the post as delegated by the Head of Department or Head of Subject Group.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidates must have experience within the domain of Civil Engineering either within Higher Education or in the construction sector. In addition to this, proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be required. The successful candidates will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. We will also expect willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.

Qualifications required

You must hold a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related subject area.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to Head of Department of Engineering: Susan Murray (s.murray@herts.ac.uk) or Head of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Subject Group: Dr Antonios Kanellopoulos (a.kanellopoulos@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 12 November 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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