Lecturer in Construction Project Management (based at GCU London)
Contract: Full-time/open ended
This role will be based at GCU London and includes an additional London Weighting Payment of £4,464 per annum
GCU London is the postgraduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University, hosting more than 1200 students, and is based in the heart of London’s vibrant Spitalfields area. The post holder will a member of the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE) but be based at GCU London and contribute to teaching, dissertation supervision and research in Environmental Management. SCEBE delivers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and undertakes research that was rated in the UK top 30 for the Built Environment in the recent UK Research Excellence Framework exercise.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to support the delivery and sustain the growth of the MSc Environmental Management programme at our GCU London campus. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and enthusiasm to deliver innovations in learning and teaching and to develop research and knowledge exchange opportunities. We seek both practitioners and academics with a good working knowledge related to our accrediting Professional Bodies.
Areas of desirable expertise include but are not limited to Construction Finance, Construction Law, Construction Technology, Health & Safety, Construction Project Management, Value & Risk Management and Sustainability.
The University holds several notable awards and commitments:
- The prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine). In addition, SCEBE is one of only two such Engineering Faculties/Schools in Scotland to hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
- A Carer Positive Engaged employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
- A Disability Confident Committed Employer striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident Committed level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
- A committed signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities. Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
If you wish to know more about this role or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Michael Tong, Head of Department, Construction and Surveying at M.Tong@gcu.ac.uk.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
All applicants must complete the online application form detailing how they meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role. A short covering letter highlighting why you feel you are suitable for this position (1-page maximum) and a short, summary CV (4 pages maximum) may also be included.
You can apply for this role through the Glasgow Caledonian University vacancies page- www.gcu.ac.uk/jobs/jobs
