Location High Wycombe
Contract Type Permanent
Salary Range £38,249 - £42,882
Hours per week 37
Closing Date 04/04/2025
Ref No 1745
Full Time– Permanent – High Wycombe Salary - £38,249 to £42,882Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
We are seeking a Lecturer in Civil Engineering with research expertise in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and transport engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, ensuring an excellent student learning experience.
Candidates should hold a PhD in Civil Engineering or a related field and demonstrate expertise in structural analysis and design, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and transportation systems. A growing research profile, evidenced by publications and potential for securing research funding, is desirable.
Experience in teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision is essential. Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or membership with ICE, IStructE, or CIHT is advantageous. The role requires strong collaboration and communication skills to engage with industry partners, contribute to research-led teaching, and drive innovation in civil engineering.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help build an equitable and thriving academic community.
What we offer:- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact
Professor Sabuj Mallik, Head of School of Engineering and the Built Environment at All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 04 April 2025 Interview Date:11 April 2025If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
JOB DESCRIPTION To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
Job Title: Lecturer in Civil Engineering
School/Directorate: Grade: G
Location: High Wycombe and travel to other campuses, as required
Responsible to: Deputy Head of School or designee
Job Purpose:- Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
- Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves
Main Duties & Responsibilities: Research and Knowledge Exchange:- Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
- Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
- Engage in doctoral supervision
- Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
- Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
- Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
- Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
- Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies
Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:- Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
- Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
- Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
- Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
- Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
- Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
- Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
- Participate in funded educational projects as required
Leadership and Academic Citizenship:- Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
- Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the School using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
- Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
- Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
- Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
- Contribute to income generation
- Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning
Other- Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
- Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the School
- Act as a commentator or contributor to media
- Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = InterviewEducation, Qualifications & Training Means of TestingFirst degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field
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Doctoral level qualification or relevant professional experience in field
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Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years
A
Knowledge & ExperienceExpert knowledge and research in one or more of the following topics: structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering and transport engineering.
A/I
Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners
A/I
Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship
A/I
Contribution to research active communities
A/I
Delivering excellent student/customer experience
A/I
Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body
A/I
Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects
A/I
Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development
A/I
SkillsExcellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
A/I
Highly effective customer service skills
A/I
Special RequirementsA willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required
A/I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
A/I
- you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview
BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University.
The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:- Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer service
- Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives.
- Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
