/ Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Vacancy Number: 024511MJ
Job Description
School/Department: / Faculty of Engineering and the Environment
Post Title: / Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Career Pathway and Level: / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO
5
ERE Category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Academic / Research / Teaching / Enterprise / Education Development
x
Post Responsible to (and Level):
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / Dean of Engineering and the Environment, or their nominee (ERE Level 7).
Coordination of activities of education, research and technical staff employed on programmes and awards directed by the post holder.
Job Purpose:
To provide high quality teaching in key areas of Civil Engineering such as hydraulics,water resources engineering, coastal engineering or architectural engineering and design.
To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to participate in Faculty administration.
To undertake internationally leading research in Civil Engineering.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)
- Develop and deliver teaching of the highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars and the supervision of individual and group projects.
- Monitor, evaluate and revise course design to ensure excellence and coherence. Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement, planning and developing innovative contributions to learning, teaching and assessment methods within the Faculty as appropriate.
- Establish a national and international reputation for research and the enhancement of learning and teaching practice by sustaining the regular dissemination of findings through leading peer-review publications, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events.
- Attracting external funding to support research activities
- Supervising post-graduate research students (EngD and/or PhD) and post doctoral researchers.
- Engage in external activities in accordance with the Faculty’s research strategy and which enhance the Faculty’s national/international research profile, e.g. membership of committees of academic bodies, external examining, journal editorships, professional membership and enterprise activities.
- Participate in administrative duties, as required by the Faculty.
20
20
40
10
10
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Membership of Academic Boards, Examination Boards and of Faculty committees relevant to their education, research and administrative duties.
Develop strong and synergistic relationship between relevant research groups within the Faculty of Engineering and Environment and elsewhere in the University.
Build networks with other related academic groups in UK and global academia.
Establish working relationships with relevant UK and global industrial partners.
New appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their integration into the School and university.
Special Requirements:
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject specialism.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
First degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related subject.
MSc in Water Resources Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related subjects.
PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related subject.
Teaching qualification (PCAP or equivalent) or membership of Higher Education Academy
Growing track record of published research
Membership of JBM professional institution[1] /
/
/ Certificates
Certificates
Certificates
Certificates
CV, References
CV, Certificates
Planning and Organising:
Proven ability to plan and shape the direction of an area of research and/or teaching activity, ensuring plans complement broader research and education strategy
Proven ability to develop innovative research proposals and attract research funding
Proven ability in the design of course units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches. /
/ CV, References,
Interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to develop significant new concepts and original ideas within own field in response to issues of importance to the research area
Able to identify broad trends to assess deep-rooted and complex issues
Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems /
/ Interview
Management and Teamwork:
Proven ability to manage and deliver own course units, team-taught course units and research projects
Able to foster and develop good relationships with the rest of the university.
Work effectively in a team to deliver successful education, research and/or enterprise outcomes. /
/ CV, References, Interview
Communicating and Influencing:
Extensive track record of presenting research results at group meetings and conferences
Extensive track record of delivering lectures and seminars in courses relating to different aspects of Civil Engineering
Able to communicate well with academic peers and students and engage with the public. /
/ CV, References, Interview
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students /
/ Interview
Special Requirements:
Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results
To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject specialism. / / / Interview
FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY / ResourceLink Post Number
Which post does this job report to / HoS
Is this post a Line Manager? / Yes / x / No
If yes, which posts directly report into it? / ResourceLink Post Number
Post 1
School/Department: / Engineering and the Environment
Please tick one of the following statements:
This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDUThis post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU /
Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable
Environmental Exposures / O* / F / COutside work /
Extremes of temperature (e.g. fridge/ furnace) /
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## /
Possible Contact with patients in a clinical/home setting ## /
Noise (greater than 80 dba- 8 hrs twa) ## /
Exposure to hazardous substances (e.g. solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards,animals). Specify ………………………………………….. ## /
Frequent hand washing /
Ionising radiation. /
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## /
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## /
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless a specific clinical necessity) ## /
Vibrating tools (e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## /
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. /
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping /
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing /
Repetitive Lifting /
Standing for prolonged periods /
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders /
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) /
Gross motor grips /
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height /
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height /
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height /
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public - yes, if public includes students /
Lone working /
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## /
O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.
1
/ Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)Vacancy Number: 024511MJ
Job Description
School/Department: / Faculty of Engineering and the Environment
Post Title: / Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Career Pathway and Level: / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO
4
ERE Category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Academic / Research / Teaching / Enterprise / Education Development
x
Post Responsible to (and Level):
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / Dean of Engineering and the Environment, or their nominee (ERE Level 7).
Coordination of activities of education, research and technical staff employed on programmes and awards directed by the post holder.
Job Purpose:
To provide high quality teaching in key areas of Civil Engineering such as hydraulics, water resources engineering, coastal engineering or architectural engineering and design.
To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to participate in Faculty administration.
To undertake internationally leading research in Civil Engineering.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)
- Develop and deliver teaching of the highest quality across a range of modules and to all levels, through lectures, tutorials, practicals and seminars and the supervision of individual and group projects.
- Conduct research and produce research output of national and international excellence, including:
- Publishing research in high quality journals and presenting at international conferences
- Attracting external funding to support research activities
- Supervising post-graduate research students (EngD and/or PhD) and post doctoral researchers.
- Engage in external activities in accordance with the Faculty’s research strategy and which enhance the Faculty’s national/international research profile, e.g. membership of committees of academic bodies, external examining, journal editorships, professional membership and enterprise activities.
- Participate in administrative duties, as required by the Faculty.
30
50
10
10
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Membership of Academic Boards, Examination Boards and of Faculty committees relevant to their education, research and administrative duties.
Develop strong and synergistic relationship between relevant research groups within the Faculty of Engineering and Environment and elsewhere in the University.
Build networks with other related academic groups in UK and global academia.
Establish working relationships with relevant UK and global industrial partners.
New appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their integration into the School and university.
Special Requirements:
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results.
To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject specialism.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
First degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related subject.
MSc in Water Resources Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related subjects.
PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related subject.
Teaching qualification (PCAP or equivalent) or membership of Higher Education Academy
Growing track record of published research
Membership of JBM professional institution[2] /
/
/ Certificates
Certificates
Certificates
Certificates
CV, References
CV, Certificates
Planning and Organising:
Proven ability to plan and shape the direction of an area of research and/or teaching activity, ensuring plans complement broader research and education strategy
Proven ability to develop innovative research proposals and attract research funding
Proven ability in the design of course units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches. /
/ CV, References,
Interview
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to develop significant new concepts and original ideas within own field in response to issues of importance to the research area
Able to identify broad trends to assess deep-rooted and complex issues
Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems / /
/ Interview
Management and Teamwork:
Proven ability to manage and deliver own course units, team-taught course units and research projects
Able to foster and develop good relationships with the rest of the university.
Work effectively in a team to deliver successful education, research and/or enterprise outcomes. /
/ CV, References, Interview
Communicating and Influencing:
Extensive track record of presenting research results at group meetings and conferences
Extensive track record of delivering lectures and seminars in courses relating to different aspects of Civil Engineering
Able to communicate well with academic peers and students and engage with the public. /
/ CV, References, Interview
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students /
/ Interview
Special Requirements:
Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results
To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject specialism. / / / Interview
FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY / ResourceLink Post Number
Which post does this job report to / HoS
Is this post a Line Manager? / Yes / x / No
If yes, which posts directly report into it? / ResourceLink Post Number
Post 1
School/Department: / Engineering and the Environment
Please tick one of the following statements:
This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDUThis post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU /
Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable
Environmental Exposures / O* / F / COutside work /
Extremes of temperature (e.g. fridge/ furnace) /
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## /
Possible Contact with patients in a clinical/home setting ## /
Noise (greater than 80 dba- 8 hrs twa) ## /
Exposure to hazardous substances (e.g. solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards,animals). Specify ………………………………………….. ## /
Frequent hand washing /
Ionising radiation. /
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## /
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## /
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless a specific clinical necessity) ## /
Vibrating tools (e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## /
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. /
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping /
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing /
Repetitive Lifting /
Standing for prolonged periods /
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders /
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) /
Gross motor grips /
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height /
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height /
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height /
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public - yes, if public includes students /
Lone working /
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## /
O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.
1
University of Southampton
School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Faculty of Engineering and the Environment
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURERAPPOINTMENT - FURTHER INFORMATION
The University of Southampton is a British state university located in the city of Southampton, on the south coast of England. The origins of the University can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institute in 1862 by Henry Robinson Hartley. In 1902 the Institution developed into the HartleyUniversityCollege and subsequently University College Southampton, with degrees awarded by the University of London. On 29 April 1952, HM Queen Elizabeth II granted a Royal Charter to give the University of Southampton full University status. This was the first Royal Charter granted by HM Queen Elizabeth II.
The University is a member of the Russell Group of UKresearch universities and the Worldwide Universities Network. It currently has over 17,000 undergraduate and 7,000 postgraduate students, making it the largest university in terms of the number of higher education students in the South East region. The main campus is located in the Highfield area of Southampton. Four other campuses are located in the city, and the School of Artis based in nearby Winchester.
Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning. It is ranked 10th in the UK, and in the top 100 worldwide. The University has recently announced plans for a Centre of Engineering Excellence, which will have an initial investment of £116 million. It will incorporate the Lloyd’s Register Group Technology Centre, and will focus on research in transport, energy and the environment.
The Faculty of Engineering and the Environment
Southampton has an exceptional reputation for research and teaching in engineering and is one of the strongest engineering groupings in Europe. In a recent restructuring exercise, the School of Civil Engineering and the Environment, the School of Engineering Sciences and the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research were brought together to form a new Faculty of Engineering and the Environment. The Faculty covers a range of inter-related disciplines and sectors, including acoustical, aerospace, biomedical, civil, computational, electro-mechanical, environmental, mechanical and materials engineering, energy technologies,ship science and transportation with world class strength in depth. The Faculty has an overall income of around £57M p.a., almost 65% of which is from research and commercialisation activity. It represents a community of over 1500 undergraduate, 300 taught postgraduate and 370 research postgraduate students. There has been a 24% growth in students and a 21% growth in research funding over the past three years. The Faculty comprises some 340 academic and 140 other staff.
The School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
The School of Civil Engineering and the Environment is a world-class centre for research and education in civil and environmental engineering and applied environmental science.The School of Civil Engineering and the Environment was formed in August 2003 by the merger of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering with the Centre for Environmental Sciences.The School currently has about 30 research active academic staff, 5 teaching fellows/ experimental officers, 3 academic administrators, and 22 technical and administrative support staff. In addition, about 45 senior research fellows, research fellows and research assistants are supported by external grants and contracts.
The School is housed in three adjacent buildings with a new building currently at the planning stage. The main laboratory block contains major facilities including laboratories for heavy and model structures, hydraulics and hydrodynamics, geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics, environmental engineering and science, and transportation. These state of the art laboratories and specialist facilities within them are made possible by our high research grant and contract income. Laboratories are serviced by a staff of nine technicians and two experimental officers, with additional staff supported by research contract funding.
We work with industry and governments to address some of the key problems facing the world today, including security of energy supply; transportation; infrastructure; environmental protection; resource management; and mitigating the effects of climate change. We provide courses and degrees that enable our students to acquire knowledge and understanding. Through our research we generate new knowledge, and we apply this to real life problems. We are committed to equal opportunities and value the vibrancy and diversity that people from all cultural backgrounds bring to our School.