School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering

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Senior Lecturer: £51,799 - £60,022 (post dependent on experience)

Full-time: 35 hours per week           

University of the West of Scotland is an ambitious, growing university at an exciting stage in our development.  This post is part of a major investment in experienced talent to support our ambitious growth plans. We are looking for engaged and talented individuals to make a significant impact on the local, national and international communities we serve.

We are looking to appoint exceptional academics who can enhance our profile. You will demonstrate an appropriate capability in the subject area, and will be expected to contribute to leadership roles within the Division of Engineering.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the sub-discipline of Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering or Materials and will be required to contribute to the delivery and continued development of a strong portfolio of JBM accredited BEng and MSc programs in Civil Engineering.

Your experience will demonstrate a commitment to high quality, innovative education with a global outlook. You will augment our commercial and / or research activities, and will exhibit an entrepreneurial and collaborative mind-set to enhance the impact of your work.

The School’s research is organised into a close community of inter-disciplinary research groups , with growing interests in future energy, renewables and sustainability, manufacturing and engineering technologies, and advanced materials.

The prospective candidate should have an Honours degree in Civil Engineering from a professionally accredited programme and be qualified to PhD level in a Civil Engineering subject. Full membership of an appropriate professional body and Advance HE is desirable.  A proven track record in commercial practice and / or research with a strong research profile along with appropriate experience of lecturing in the appropriate engineering disciplines is expected.

This position will be based at our Paisley Campus. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to our international academic activities.

The University of the West of Scotland is committed to supporting your personal development and providing an inclusive working environment.  UWS has the Athena SWAN Bronze Award, is a Disability Confident employer, and welcomes applications from under-represented groups; as such we particularly encourage applications supporting our diversity agenda.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Michele Cano, Head of Division of Engineering email:  michele.cano@uws.ac.uk or Dr James Thompson, Deputy Dean, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences email: james.thompson@uws.ac.uk).

Further information and details on how to apply are available at http://www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/jobs.

Closing Date: Sunday 20^th February 2022

Interview Date: Wednesday 9^th March 2022

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.