Teaching Fellow / Lecturer: Geotechnical Engineering

Title: Teaching Fellow / Lecturer: Geotechnical Engineering

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. Engage in individual and collaborative research of international excellence in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, establishing a distinctive programme of research.

2. Disseminate results through regular publications in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings.

3. Apply, as Principal- or Co-Investigator, to appropriate external bodies for research funding and manage grants awarded.

4. Design and deliver teaching in geotechnical engineering at undergraduate level, including contribution to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning.

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

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

7. Develop knowledge exchange activities by, for example, establishing research and/or educational links with industry and influencing public policy and the professions.

8. Undertake necessary administrative and management functions, for example through membership of committees and/or by acting as class/module/year co-ordinator as required by the Department, Faculty and/or University.

9. Engage in continuous professional development.

10. Comply with and promote the University’s Health, Safety & Environment, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Welfare & Safeguarding Policies at all times.

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 closely related engineering discipline) and PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

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.