Assistant Lecturer Panel in Civil Engineering at Atlantic Technological University
Job Description
Description of Post
It is expected that the assistant lecturer will teach fundamental Civil Engineering and Construction modules primarily on the 3-year Level 7 BEng in Civil Engineering and the 4-year ab-initio BSc (Hons) in Construction Management.
The assistant lecturer may also be required to teach general construction and CAD based topics to students on the Level 7 and Level 8 full-time programmes in Quantity Surveying, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Engineering and Renewable Energy, and Architectural Technology, as well as on other part-time courses in the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction.
Delivery will include project-based and blended learning, with online learning by agreement.
The assistant lecturer will join an enthusiastic team engaging in collaborative learning.
Pedagogic staff development is encouraged, and cognate qualification progression is also supported.
A significant part of the lectureship responsibility involves research, and it is expected that the successful candidate will bring a strong interest and capacity for research in their field.
Essential Qualifications
Minimum
- An Honours degree (2.2 or higher) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or similar Level 8 degree as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.
- Three years relevant post graduate experience, i.e. 3 years relevant experience having gained the qualifications above.
Desirable
- A post-graduate or master’s degree in civil engineering, or other relevant area.
- Expert knowledge of one or more of the key civil engineering areas: soils and materials technology, structures, environmental engineering, land surveying.
- Proficient working knowledge of new technologies; BIM (Building Information Modelling), MMC (Modern Methods of Construction), Lean Construction.
- Knowledge and experience using project review software for civil engineering and construction to holistically review integrated models and data.
- Familiarity with the regulatory and legal environment in construction and civil engineering processes.
- Professional membership of a relevant professional body.
- Relevant teaching and research experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in teams.
