Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering

Post Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering

SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science/ Department of Engineering

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 a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering to support the Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering programme as well as the wider Civil Engineering & Built Environment portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The applicant would ideally have specific knowledge and experience in one or more of the following subject areas:

1. Geotechnical design
2. Soil mechanics
3. Geotechnics

Main duties and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will undertake teaching and assessment in engineering and technology modules, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Duties also involve supporting learning through the design and development of course materials including online content and undertaking necessary tutorial, laboratory, and administrative activities.

The appointed person 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 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 candidate must have experience within the domain of Civil Engineering either within Higher Education or in the construction sector. Proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. A willingness to develop module and programme level material while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate is expected.

For the role of Senior Lecturer, substantial experience of working in the domain of Geotechnical Engineering will be required in addition to a strong track record of research publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals and/or industrial experience and evidence of securing external funding.

Qualifications required:

You must hold a minimum of a first degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related subject area. For the role of Senior Lecturer, you must be educated with a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related subject area or equivalent level 7 qualification, as well as 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 (s.murray@herts.ac.uk) or Head of Civil Engineering and Built Environment Subject Group: Dr Antonios Kanellopoulos (a.kanellopoulos@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 15 January 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 062975

Date advert placed: 18 December 2024

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