We are currently seeking to recruit Senior Lecturers/Lecturers for the School of Engineering and Construction. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching various modules in the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering programme.
If you believe you meet the expectations and requirements of this role please apply with your CV/professional profile for consideration for interviews.
Note: Only applications submitted via the recruitment portal will be considered for these roles. Due to the large number of applications received we may only contact the shortlisted candidates for interviews.
About the Role
Candidates joining as senior lecturers or lecturers at this stage will be considered team members of the respective school. By demonstrating their leadership capabilities skills motivation and productivity they will subsequently be considered for senior roles and responsibilities within the school including positions such as Dean Associate Dean Programme Leader Module Leader and Coordinator among others. There are ample opportunities for growth within the institution for the right candidates.
The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to:
Deliver a range of modules across the respective programme
Develop teaching materials and assessments for the modules they deliver across the programme. All lecturers are also expected to make relevant contributions to the development of teaching materials and assessments for all modules across programmes to ensure that learning objectives are met
Revise and update existing modules in line with the latest industry developments
Collaborate with industry advisory boards to enhance the relevance and quality of the programme and modules
Develop assessments for the programme modules ensuring compliance with LJMU guidelines and policies alignment with the assessment matrix and adherence to verification and external moderation deadlines
Serve as a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio
Act as an academic coach and mentor to students being available and willing to discuss students concerns and issues their performance and academic progression
Teach and assess students across a range of written and presentation skills providing individual feedback on students performances
Participate in extracurricular activities to build teamwork and student engagement
Supervise or cosupervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within their field of expertise
Comply with all LJMU academic regulations and Oryx Universal College Quality Assurance processes related to the modules and programmes they deliver
Contribute to the continuous development of existing programmes and the introduction of new programmes within their school
Develop and deliver CPD and short courses to enhance the School of Engineering and Constructions portfolio
Engage in approved research to contribute to knowledge in strategic priority areas
Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars conduct tutorials practical sessions workshops and student field excursions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Attend departmental school and faculty meetings and serve on a number of committees
Commit to structured and unstructured continuous professional and personal development to enhance performance career growth opportunities and unlock potential
- Proactively and ondemand participate in other corporate and academic activities to contribute to the colleges strategy and growth plans.
Requirements
We expect you to demonstrate the following requirements:
- A postgraduate degree (preferably a PhD or being in the process of completing a PhD in relevant research fields or a masters degree with relevant industry experience)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ambition and motivation in the pursuit of academic research and excellence
- The ability to inspire the best potential in every student through trust quality of engagement and a leadership approach to influence others
- Expertise in the application and delivery of appropriate teaching techniques pastoral care mentoring students assessments and marking
- The ability to work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues enriching a highly valued corporate culture based on trust relationships and mutual respect
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Keen attention to detail the ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines
- A selfmotivated enthusiastic and innovative mindset
- Experience and/or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary education environment
- The ability to work well in a team and enrich the corporate culture of the wider organisation
Additional value will be regarded for:
- Experience in conducting highquality academic research and a track record of refereed research publications
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide research guidance to junior researchers
- Experience in curriculum and subject material development
- Experience in developing and/or implementing processes and policies in a tertiary education environment.
Selected candidates are expected to relocate to Qatar around MayJuly 2024.
Benefits
Location: Doha Qatar
Annual Salary Package: Between GBPwhich includes Accommodation Allowance and Transportation Allowance.
Private Medical Insurance is provided to all sponsored employees and their dependents with other benefits (Salary is taxfree in Qatar). Candidates demonstrating a track record in leadership competencies and achievements can expect to be considered for the higher spectrum of the scale
Rapid growth opportunities are available based on the demonstration of competencies potential contribution to growth and outstanding performance. Additional allowances such as dependent childrens school fee allowance will be considered for those candidates willing to move to Qatar with families.
Hours: Fulltime
We offer excellent remuneration packages to suitable candidates in line with market conditions and an additional incentive package linked to organizationlevel KPIs can be negotiated. In the State of Qatar the salary is not subject to any local tax.
About Us
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU UK) are offered in Qatar in partnership with Oryx Universal College (OUC) located in a central location in Doha. The team at OUC is committed to the mission "To empower our generation and future generations to be global leaders; through the creation application and propagation of knowledge research and innovation". More information about the college can be found at .
The following programmes are scheduled to be offered in the Academic Year 2024/2025 at the Doha Campus:
Undergraduate Programmes:
- BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
Postgraduate Programmes:
- MSc Project Management
- MSc Leadership and Management Practice
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Investment and Finance
About Qatar
Qatar as a nation and Doha its capital offer an amazing second home to expatriates with a safe and rich environment to live in. The nation provides an amazing atmosphere for individuals and families to live their dreams safely and freely. 75% of Qatars population are expatriates from across the world. Doha Qatars ultramodern capital located in the east of the country is home to approximately 646000 people from all over the world. It is the countrys fastestgrowing city and its business centre. From a pearling and fishing village of great importance with around 350 pearling boats at the beginning of the 20th century Doha underwent a complete economic transformation to become a modern and prosperous city. Apart from again being rated as the safest country to live in 2023 for the 5th time in a row Qatar was the host country of the FIFA World Cup 2022 now recognised as the best World Cup tournament ever and Qatar is promoting a lifestyle enriched with inclusive equal opportunities for all residents. Currently Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Football Cup 2023. Please find more information about Qatar its attractions culture and lifestyle at .
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The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate the ability to: Deliver a range of modules across the respective programme, Develop teaching materials and assessments for the modules they deliver across the programme. All lecturers are also expected to make relevant contributions to the development of teaching materials and assessments for all modules across programmes to ensure that learning objectives are met, Revise and update existing modules in line with the latest industry developments, Collaborate with industry advisory boards to enhance the relevance and quality of the programme and modules, Develop assessments for the programme modules, ensuring compliance with LJMU guidelines and policies, alignment with the assessment matrix, and adherence to verification and external moderation deadlines, Serve as a personal tutor for students across the programme portfolio, Act as an academic coach and mentor to students, being available and willing to discuss students' concerns and issues, their performance, and academic progression, Teach and assess students across a range of written and presentation skills, providing individual feedback on students performances, Participate in extracurricular activities to build teamwork and student engagement, Supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within their field of expertise, Comply with all LJMU academic regulations and Oryx Universal College Quality Assurance processes related to the modules and programmes they deliver, Contribute to the continuous development of existing programmes and the introduction of new programmes within their school, Develop and deliver CPD and short courses to enhance the School of Engineering and Construction's portfolio, Engage in approved research to contribute to knowledge in strategic priority areas, Prepare and deliver lectures and seminars, conduct tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and student field excursions at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Attend departmental, school, and faculty meetings and serve on a number of committees, Commit to structured and unstructured continuous professional and personal development to enhance performance, career growth opportunities, and unlock potential, Proactively and on-demand participate in other corporate and academic activities to contribute to the college's strategy and growth plans.