Lecturer in Construction

The University of Central Lancashire has made a major investment in engineering research, teaching and knowledge transfer with industry through the development of a new Engineering Innovation Centre at the Preston campus. This investment will exploit our location at the centre of one of the most important engineering/manufacturing areas in the UK and establish UCLan as a leading university for developing engineering innovation with industry.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Construction to support the School in delivering its commitments to teaching, research and income generation in the general area of construction. The post holders will support the future operation and enhancement of the undergraduate and postgraduate construction and civil engineering programmes and contribute to the teaching of our construction and civil engineering related programmes - including supervision of level 6 and 7 projects and postgraduate research students.

Utilising excellent communication skills, the successful applicants will have an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and to be able to develop links and opportunities with industrial partners. The School of Engineering has further been successful in the setting up and running of Construction and Civil Engineering courses overseas, requiring the successful applicants to have the ability and willingness to work overseas for short periods.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

**School/Service: School of Engineering**

**Contract Type: Indefinite**

**Interview Date: To be confirmed