Description of Post
It is expected that the lecturer will teach fundamental quantity surveying modules primarily on the 3 year Level 7 BSc in Quantity Surveying and the 4-year ab-initio BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying.
The lecturer may also be required to teach building measurement, construction contract law and procurement, construction technology and building services to students on the Level 7 and Level 8 full-time programmes in Construction Management, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architectural Technology, as well as on other part-time courses in the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction.
The delivery will include project-based and blended learning, with online learning by agreement.
The 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.
Appointment(s) may be on a permanent/fixed term/pro-rata/full-time/part-time basis as required at Assistant Lecturer level. A panel will be created for any vacancies that may arise in the future.
Please note: The postholder will be based at the ATU Donegal, Letterkenny Campus.
Essential Qualifications
Minimum
- An Honours degree (2.2 or higher) in Quantity Surveying or similar built environment discipline Level 8 degree as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] or equivalent.
- Three years relevant post graduate experience.
Desirable
- A Post-graduate or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, or other relevant areas.
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
- Expert knowledge of building measurement, the Agreed Rules of Measurement and the Standard Method of Measurement.
- Ongoing experience of Pre and Post Contract practice including pricing, tendering, procurement methods, contract procedure, administration, and organisation.
- Knowledge and experience using specialist measurement software and other compatible BIM software.
- Familiarity with legal frameworks including private sector contracts and public works contracts.
- Relevant teaching and research experience.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work in teams.