Teaching Associate in Water Engineering (maternity cover) (607516)

Term: Fixed for 12 months (maternity cover)

The department seeks to appoint a teaching associate in water engineering for a fixed term period to cover specified teaching as well as engage in teaching related activities such as student project and dissertation supervision. The post will support the delivery of a growing portfolio of undergraduate programmes for both full-time and distance learning students. You will have extensive knowledge of Water Engineering and ability to teach this subject to a high standard at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

This position is based in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, a department with a friendly and positive teaching and research culture. The Department has seen considerable success in all aspects of academia, and we are ambitious to continue this upward trajectory. We receive consistently high feedback on UG and PGT teaching quality and we are ranked in the UK top 10 for Civil Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2021). Our department has a diverse range of high standard teaching programs ranging from full time degree programs (including our International Joint Education Programme with Yunnan University in China) to distance learning such as our Graduate Apprenticeship.

The successful candidates will be educated to minimum of Masters level in Civil Engineering (or another appropriate discipline), or have significant relevant work experience. They will have excellent communication skills, an ability to work as part of a team, and have the attributes of an academic mentor.

The appointment is anticipated to begin ideally in May 2024, but later start would also be considered.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Douglas Bertram, Associate Dean (Online Learning)  ([email protected]).

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