16 Oct
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
Post Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering – 2 Positions
SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science
FTE: 1.0 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: Lecturer (UH7): £37,999 to £45,163 dependent on skills and experience.
Senior Lecturer (UH8): £45,163 to £56,921 dependent on skills and experience.
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
The School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS)
- Department of Engineering is seeking to appoint 2 individuals at the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering to support the Civil Engineering & Built Environment portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The applicants must have specific knowledge and experience in one or more of the following specialist areas:
o Geotechnical design
o Civil engineering materials (other than concrete and steel)
o Hydroinformatics
o Sustainability and life cycle modelling (in relation to construction sector)
o Numerical modelling of microstructural processes in construction materials
o Structural health monitoring
o Structural mechanics
o Sustainable development
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidates will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Duties also involve support learning through design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.
The appointed individuals will be expected to contribute actively to SPECS’ research and enterprise strategic plan. Supervising postgraduate research projects and applying for external funding to support research and commercial activities will be elements of the main duties and responsibilities.
For the role of Senior Lecturer, it is expected that the successful candidate(s) will undertake an administrative role in the school assisting with programme management, or other similar duties, provide leadership in an aspect of research or commercial activities and undertake other duties within the framework of the post as delegated by the Head of Department or Head of Subject Group.
Skills and experience required
The successful candidates must have experience within the domain of Civil Engineering either within Higher Education or in the construction sector. In addition to this, proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level will be required. The successful candidates will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. We will also expect willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate.
For the role of Senior Lecturer, substantial experience of working in the domain of Civil Engineering will be required.
In addition to a strong track record of research publications in Q1 journals and/or industrial experience and evidence of securing external funding.
Qualifications required
You must hold a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related subject area.
The role of Senior Lecturer will require a Master’s degree and a relevant doctoral degree.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
This post cannot be visa sponsored unless the applicant has a PhD / Doctorate.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to Head of Department of Engineering:
Susan Murray (********@herts.ac.uk) or Head of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Subject Group: Dr Antonios Kanellopoulos (***************@herts.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 12 November 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: 059995
Date advert placed: 15 October 2024
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▶️ Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
🖊️ University of Hertfordshire
📍 Hatfield