Lecturer - Teaching (Fixed Term)

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering is recruiting a Lecturer to support teaching activities on undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This teaching-specialist academic role covers the design, delivery and development of teaching. This is a great opportunity to get involved in writing resource materials for teaching, and to develop and supervise coursework and assessment activities. Teaching will take place within University of Bath campus and may also involve taking students on site visits. The position will provide an opportunity to work with architects, engineers and scientists to create new teaching material and enrich the student experience.

This position is offered on a part time (15 hours) basis, fixed term until the end of March 2025. In your application, please include a full CV, including qualifications, publications list and conference presentation where applicable.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Richard Ball at [email protected] , but please ensure you submit your application through our website.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A multi-disciplinary academic training which combines architectural design, history of art, materials and building archaeology
• The candidate should have a diverse portfolio of publications including academic papers, and architectural monographs
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including interactive teaching and student support
• Commitment to excellence in education and to providing the highest quality experience for students

Experience in teaching is essential. Teaching and lecturing within a university environment would be a bonus.

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity.  You will proactively seek out diverse perspectives, recognising the richness and creativity this brings to decision-making and problem-solving. You will remain optimistic in the face of challenges, seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, coupled with a willingness to listen as well as a readiness to embrace change, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's rapidly changing world.

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering is an internationally renowned Department and is consistently ranked near the top of UK league tables for both Architecture and Civil Engineering. The Department is committed to supporting excellence in both research and teaching. It offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and PhD research programmes and students collaborate with each other on some interdisciplinary design projects as part of their undergraduate degrees.

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We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

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