About ARU:
We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.
ARU Peterborough opened its doors to students in September 2022. The university was delivered in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and Peterborough City Council. ARU Peterborough will provide transformational and inclusive higher education for the city and region.
aru. dot ac dot uk/peterborough
About the Role:
As part of this exciting project, we are now seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Full time or fractional) with expertise in Construction Project Management to contribute to the teaching of the Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying and Construction Management courses and apprenticeships. We are interested in candidates with experience of undergraduate and post-graduate course development and experience of face to face and blended learning, work-based learning, and degree apprenticeship delivery. The post holder will play a vital role in the development and delivery of a new suite of industry-ready degrees, distance learning, and short courses as we welcome our first students, both on and off campus, in September 2022. You will develop relationships with industry and use these to support curriculum development.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of the community regardless of their backgrounds, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. As a family friendly institution, we welcome applications for part time and flexible working. We have been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award.
With a degree plus PhD or Professional Doctorate, you’ll have extensive industrial experience of construction and the built environment. You’ll be a team player with a proven track record in course design, teaching and industrial application. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, working independently with minimum supervision and liaising closely with senior colleagues from our partners and key stakeholders.
Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Norton, Assistant Principal, esther.norton at aru. dot ac dot uk.
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working .
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Job Category
Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Employment Type
Full time or fractional
Faculty/Prof Service
ARU Peterborough
