Teaching Associate: Construction and Surveying

Title: Teaching Associate: Construction and Surveying

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programmes in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. As part of our teaching team, deliver a range of taught modules at UG level, with guidance from senior colleagues as required, in a manner that supports a research-informed approach to student learning.

2. Plan and manage own workload (teaching, tutorials, laboratories, field trips, assessment, administration, and scholarship), with guidance from colleagues as required.

3. Develop new content, teaching materials and methods of delivery, using appropriate teaching and learning approaches, with guidance, to ensure that defined learning objectives are met.

4. Undertake student assessment and examination activities, with guidance, including the provision of appropriate feedback to students.

5. Supervise students as required, providing direction, support, and guidance.

6. Critically evaluate and reflect on teaching practice and methodology and collaborate with colleagues on programme development activities and in the planning and implementation of curriculum changes.

7. Contribute to scholarship activities, continually updating professional knowledge and skills and incorporating this learning as appropriate into teaching delivery.

8. Collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish educational links with industry and influence public policy and the professions.

9. Contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees.

10. Contribute to cognate research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, experience, and qualifications/registration.

11. Engage in continuous professional development, which may include establishing, in a developing capacity, a personal portfolio of research activity.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality and diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities.

Qualification Required

- Good honours degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline and

- Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in Construction Technology (or related discipline) covering topics such as Land Surveying, Digital Modelling, Smart/Sustainable Construction Practice and/or Monitoring Technologies or equivalent professional experience.

You’ll be rewarded with:

- Financial Rewards: We provide attractive financial packages, including competitive salaries and relocation support for employees.

- Work-Life Balance: We are dedicated to enhancing healthy work-life balance for our employees.

- Family Friendly Benefits: We offer a variety of enhanced family-friendly benefits to support our employees in balancing work and family responsibilities.

- Career Development: Our commitment to personal development is reflected in initiatives such as professional courses, subsidised educational programs, coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and access to our library.

- Health & Wellbeing: We place high importance on the safety, wellbeing, and health of all our staff.

Application Procedure

Please visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and complete an application form. You should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter detailing the knowledge, skills and experience you think make you the right candidate for the job.

Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and innovation.