Lecturer in Sustainable Building Technology

Opportunity Overview

We are looking for a passionate and committed team player to join our Building Surveying team as a Lecturer in Sustainable Building Technology teaching on our professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In this role you will have the opportunity to teach and lead modules, supervise student projects, undertake individual or collaborative research, and develop your career in a supportive, innovative and diverse environment.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Hold a degree in sustainable building technology or a close equivalent
• Demonstrate ability to design and deliver engaging teaching and supervision at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels
• Have expertise in sustainable buildings, including the assessment, specification, delivery and evaluation of retrofit
• Demonstrate an ability to undertake industry engagement and research and generate external funding
• Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

A bit about the School of Science, Engineering and Environment:

The School of Science, Environment and Engineering (SEE) is an inter-disciplinary School comprising world-leading research and teaching that is industry relevant and aims to transform the quality of life for society and deliver a more sustainable future. Salford has been leading the international research agenda in the built environment for more than 20 years, and the University’s Campus Masterplan includes three new buildings for the SEE School: a brand-new building to house SEE colleagues and teaching and learning activities; a new ERDF-funded Robotics Centre; and our Energy House 2.0, a sustainable construction testing facility focussed upon accelerating progress towards net zero housing design. We have a long tradition of delivering flexible teaching programmes that are accredited by organisations such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, the Royal Institute of British Architects, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors amongst others.  Our multi-disciplinary team of academics and researchers collaborate closely with industry and as a result many of our graduates then go on to hold leadership positions in industry and academia throughout the world. 

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working: We support a culture of both flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• Professional development: A comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community: There’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences.  Our difference makes us stronger and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
• Generous annual leave and option to buy additional days
• Location: Our Peel Park campus provides lots of green space and a wide range of on-site facilities just 2km from Manchester city centre

Please contact Dr Amanda Marshall-Ponting (a.j.marshall-ponting@salford.ac.uk) Head of Property & Surveying for an informal discussion.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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