Lecturer in Construction

The University of Central Lancashire has made a major investment in engineering research, teaching and knowledge transfer with industry through the development of a new Engineering Innovation Centre at the Preston campus. This investment will exploit our location at the centre of one of the most important engineering/manufacturing areas in the UK and establish UCLan as a leading university for developing engineering innovation with industry.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Construction to support the School in delivering its commitments to teaching, research and income generation in the general area of construction. The post holders will support the future operation and enhancement of the undergraduate and postgraduate construction and civil engineering programmes and contribute to the teaching of our construction and civil engineering related programmes – including supervision of level 6 and 7 projects and postgraduate research students.

The successful applicant will have a successful track record of research or industrial experience in construction and an ability to develop research activity. Particular specialisms of interest to the School would include (but are not limited to): Project Management and Planning, Land Surveying, Building Pathology and Maintenance Management. A good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, a relevant Masters qualification and PhD in a relevant area are essential requirements for this position. A formal teaching qualification or registered Practitioner of Higher Education Academy is desirable.

Utilising excellent communication skills, the successful applicants will have an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be able to develop links and opportunities with industrial partners. The School of Engineering has further been successful in the setting up and running of Construction and Civil Engineering courses overseas, requiring the successful applicants to have the ability and willingness to work overseas for short periods.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs; if you cannot apply online, please contact People Team on 01772 892324 and quoting the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)

Contract type: Indefinite

Interview date: To be confirmed

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