Assistant Lecturer Panel in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical)

Description of Post

It is expected that the assistant lecturer will teach core building engineering modules primarily on the existing 3 -year Level 7 BEng and proposed 4-year Level 8 BEng (Hons) in Building Engineering and Renewable Energy.

The assistant lecturer may also be required to teach general or interdisciplinary building engineering related subjects to students on the Level 7 and Level 8 full-time programmes in Fire Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, and Architectural Technology, as well as on other part-time courses in the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction.

The delivery will include project-based and blended learning, with online learning by agreement.

The assistant lecturer will join an enthusiastic team engaging in collaborative learning.

Pedagogic staff development is encouraged, and cognate qualification progression is also supported.

A significant part of the lectureship responsibility involves research, and it is expected that the successful candidate will bring a strong interest and capacity for research in their field.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• An Honours degree (2.2 or higher) in Building Engineering or other relevant built environment discipline Level 8 degree as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.
• Three years relevant post graduate experience, i.e. 3 years relevant experience having gained the qualifications above.

Desirable

• A post-graduate or master’s degree in building engineering, or other relevant area.
• Expert knowledge of the background science and engineering fundamentals of building services engineering.
• Knowledge and expertise in the design of mechanical Building Services systems including ventilation, air conditioning, heat recovery, H&CWS, Heating, renewable energy systems and integration with fire safety systems, M&E scheduling and cost estimation for both residential and commercial systems.
• A good working knowledge of electrical system design and functionality.
• Proficient working knowledge of building services, construction technology, and interdisciplinary construction aspects including BIM, CAD and Open Building Designer as relates to building services engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of using project review software for building engineering to holistically review integrated models and data.
• Familiarity with the legal issues, Building Regulations and regulatory environment as they apply to construction and built environment processes.
• Competence in the use of diagnostic and other laboratory equipment.
• Professional membership of a relevant professional body.
• Relevant teaching and research experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in teams.

Applications are invited for an Assistant Lecturer in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical)

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