Opportunity Overview
We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Quantity Surveying to strengthen our teaching team by sharing our passion for delivering a high-quality learning experience and advancing good practice through curriculum development. Reporting to the Head of Construction and Management, the appointee will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across a range of programmes, focusing on commercial management and quantity surveying, drawing on substantial experience in education or industry. We welcome applicants from non-academic backgrounds with significant professional expertise who wish to support higher education. You will have the opportunity to undertake individual or collaborative research, and develop your career in a supportive, innovative and diverse environment.
Note this opportunity may close early or be extended depending on candidate volume.
Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate you will:
* Demonstrate ability to design and deliver engaging teaching and learning activities, and supervise research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
* Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging developments in quantity surveying and commercial management
* Have experience in the teaching or practice of quantity surveying
* Motivate, coach and support students with a range of individual learning styles and development needs
* Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
About the School or About the Department
The School of Science, Environment and Engineering (SEE) is an inter-disciplinary School comprising world-leading research and industry-relevant teaching that aims to transform the quality of life for society and deliver a more sustainable future. We have been leading the international research agenda in the built environment for more than 20 years, and the University’s Campus Masterplan includes 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, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Our multi-disciplinary team of academics, researchers and practitioners collaborate closely with industry and as a result many of our graduates then go on to hold leadership positions in industry and academia in the UK and throughout the world.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
* An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
* Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
* Professional development - we offer 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
* The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
* Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee
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