Assistant Lecturer Panel in Construction Management

Description of Post

It is expected the lecturer will primarily teach on the BSc(Hons) Construction Management 4 year ab-initio programme and the one-year add-on BSc (Hons) Construction Contracts Management.

The assistant lecturer may also be required to teach on the Level 7 and Level 8 full-time programmes in Quantity Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Engineering and Renewable Energy and Architectural Technology, as well as other part-time courses in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction.

The assistant lecturer will join an enthusiastic team engaging in collaborative learning on an integrated BIM project as well as other shared modules across the range of disciplines.

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

Part of the lectureship responsibility will involve research and supporting research growth in the Department. It is expected that the candidate will bring a strong interest and capacity for research in a rapidly evolving field.

Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum

• An Honours Degree (2.2 or higher) in a relevant Level 8 degree [as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)], or equivalent.

• Three years relevant post-qualification experience.

Desirable

• A Post-graduate or Master’s degree in Construction Management, or other relevant area.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of contracts and / or project management.
• Expert knowledge of construction technology and current Building Regulations along with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Lean Construction as it applies to architecture, construction, civil and environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of construction and contract law, the regulatory environment and professional ethics as it relates to contract administration and construction project management.
• Knowledge and experience using project review software for architecture, engineering and construction to holistically review integrated models and data. 
• Knowledge of modern methods of construction and emerging construction technology.
• Knowledge and experience using a range of software for quantity take off, environmental analysis and computerised facilities management systems. 
• 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.   

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