2 Posts - Lecturer in Town Planning

University of the West of Scotland – School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Paisley Campus

Full-time:  35 hours per week

Due to a significant investment in our teaching portfolio within our Paisley Campus, the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences is seeking applications from individuals to join the Town Planning team as a Lecturer within the School’s Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences. You will join a dedicated team who strives to continuously inspire our students and the wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. You will be passionate about your subject, influence change and will contribute to the development of the Town Planning discipline. The successful applicants will be based on the Paisley Campus of the University of the West of Scotland.

The successful candidates should have the following:

• Degree and relevant postgraduate/PhD qualification or equivalent qualification
• Advance HE Fellowship
• Experience of learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• Appropriate evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the School’s priority areas for the future (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations)
• Have experience of developing and delivering modules in one or more of the following areas of Town Planning, such as: Sustainability & Environment, Urban Regeneration & Placemaking, Planning & Policy, Designing Places, Strategic Impact Assessments, and Smart Transport & Cities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting an outstanding student experience for students.

About us

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences offers industry-focussed teaching and research opportunities that deliver solutions to real-world problems. You will join an innovative and supportive team, playing a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, extensive expertise in research and development, and our robust collaborations with multinational companies across the world. Find out more about our School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

For general informal enquiries about this post please contact the Head of Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences, (michele.cano@uws.ac.uk).

The current academic structure and nomenclature at UWS is as follows:

• AC2 – Lecturer (first time academic post)
• AC3 – Lecturer
• AC4 – Senior Lecturer (alternate titles used in different Universities include Principal Lecturer or Associate Professor)

Interview date: Friday 29^th November 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

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