Senior Lecturer in Town Planning

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Lecturer in Town Planning to provide inspirational academic leadership within the Engineering Division of the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. Town Planning is a new development within the Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the Paisley campus and we are looking to enhance our current developments in in Town Planning.

We welcome applications from experienced academics and Chartered Town Planners who can enhance our local, national and international profile.  You will demonstrate a leadership capability in the subject area and will be expected to contribute to operational leadership roles within the Division aligned to the School’s growth objectives and ambitions. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, influence change and will contribute to the development of the Town Planning discipline linking to the key research groups in environmental science and the built environment. They will contribute to the on-going expansion of the portfolio as well as to the commercialisation activities of the Division exhibiting an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.

The successful candidate will be based at our Paisley Campus. Willingness to travel is an essential aspect of this post, between campuses and both within the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A degree in Town Planning or related Discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate/PhD qualification or equivalent qualification in town planning or related discipline.
• Chartered town planner
• Experience of leading learning, teaching and assessment within Higher Education
• A Postgraduate qualification in education/learning and teaching and Advance HE Fellowship are highly desirable.
• Appropriate evidence of external engagement in line with the School’s research and enterprise strategy, able to demonstrate a research track record of publications, funding and esteem in one of the School’s research themes.
• Demonstrable experience of sharing good practice, hybrid delivery of learning and teaching and use of authentic/real-world assessment approaches.

About us

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

The School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences offers industry-focussed teaching and research opportunities that deliver solutions to real-world problems. You will join an innovative and supportive team, playing a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, extensive expertise in research and development, and our robust collaborations with multinational companies across the world.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays.
• An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 23%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance.
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers.
• Fitness facilities across our campuses.
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing date: Sunday 14th April 2024

Interview date: Monday 29th April 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.