Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, to join the School of Engineering at UWE Bristol.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging, high-quality teaching in structural engineering across undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, including supervision of UG and PG projects and group projects within the School of Engineering. Teaching responsibilities will include structural analysis, structural design, structural engineering applications of relevant standards and codes, as well as Finite Element Modelling and Analysis, and we are particularly interested in candidates with knowledge of Structural Health Monitoring and Digital Twins who can bring these into the curriculum.

We particularly value candidates who combine strong teaching skills with practical industry experience in structural engineering and who can draw on that experience to prepare our students for professional practice. There will be opportunities to work with industry partners on knowledge exchange projects and to develop a research profile.

About you

We require candidates who have a broad set of skills and can teach effectively across structural engineering themes, from introductory structural analysis through to more advanced topics. Experience with Finite Element Modelling and commercially available analysis tools is essential. Familiarity with Structural Health Monitoring and Digital Twins is desirable.

Candidates should either be Chartered Structural Engineers with significant professional experience in structural analysis, design, assessment, and engineering practice, or hold a PhD in Structural Engineering together with substantial experience of teaching in higher education, supported by evidence of teaching effectiveness and educational contribution.

A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in Higher Education is highly desirable. We also value evidence of effective training delivery, mentoring, or knowledge transfer within industry settings. Experience of working in or collaborating with relevant industry is essential.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

For this role as Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, we particularly welcome candidates to apply who identify as female or nonbinary, and/or Global Majority candidates, and all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Dr Marianthi Leon, email: marianthi.leon@uwe.ac.uk 

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

This role is campus based with some opportunity for remote working.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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