Lecturer in Building Services Engineering

Job title:

Lecturer in Building Services Engineering

Company

Leeds Beckett University

Job description

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University brings together a range of related sectors from built environment and construction; human and natural environments; engineering industries; & computing and IT industries in a dynamic and vibrant setting, with a rapidly growing student cohort. The Engineering Subject Area operates across both the university’s campuses and offers a range of programmes including civil engineering; building services engineering; electronic and electrical engineering; robotics and automation; and engineering management. Courses are industry linked and offered in a variety of modes from full time study, part time study, distance learning options and Degree Apprenticeship schemes. The School also runs franchised programmes with overseas partners in Hong Kong, Mauritius, and Nepal.With the recent expansion of student cohorts, the School is looking to recruit a high calibre Lecturer in Building Services Engineering who will be required to contribute to the delivery and continued development of a strong portfolio of undergraduate & postgraduate courses in building services engineering. The post holders will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic support of student year groups through delivery of modules at all levels and engaging in the development of high profile research and enterprise relationships / projects.The successful candidates will be lecturers or building services engineering practitioners who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching, research and leadership in the building services engineering sub-discipline & related sub-disciplines at both undergraduate & postgraduate levels. The ability to offer expertise in developing and delivering design based modules is also desirable. Knowledge of delivering Degree Apprenticeship programmes would be desirable.We welcome applicants with a traditional PhD or other higher degree background and who can demonstrate extensive knowledge in the teaching, learning & research areas described. Applications are also invited from those with a background in professional building services engineering practice who wish to make the transition to an academic teaching and learning environment. Shortlisted candidates with this background should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for teaching and/or research capability as part of the application process. Corporate membership, or working towards a corporate membership, of a relevant engineering institution is preferred.The Engineering Subject Area expects the successful applicants to add to and develop the delivery of the building services engineering courses at all levels & enhance the reputation of the School’s provision in this increasingly important profession. We are looking for an innovative approach to teaching with extensive knowledge and drive to engage students in the area of building services engineering to help the School increase student satisfaction of the taught courses and the progression of our students.For informal enquiries about this post please contact:Professor Mohammed Dulaimi, Head of Engineering, (0113 812 7154); orProfessor Akintola Akintoye, Dean of School of Built Environment & Engineering at:(0113 812 6898).Closing date: Tuesday 13th August 2024 (23:59)Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black & minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.£42,978 to £48,350. Grade 7, per annum

Expected salary

£42978 – 48350 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:26:09 GMT

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