Lecturer in Civil Engineering (1 FTE)

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The Department of Construction and Built Environment, within the School of Science and Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University, is a dynamic and vibrant academic community with a strong track record in applied research, innovative teaching, and knowledge transfer activities. The department brings together a highly motivated and exciting team that undertakes research that is rated in the top 20 for the UK in the Built Environment.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational lecturer in civil and structural engineering to contribute to the continued growth of our department. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and enthusiasm to deliver innovations in learning and teaching and to develop research and knowledge exchange opportunities. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching and research capability of the department, playing a key role in the on-going development of the subject area at both programme and module level, including the exploration of novel and emerging areas of construction and the delivery of excellent quality teaching.

Applicants should have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and have completed a doctorate or be nearing completion of a doctorate in a relevant subject area or be qualified to Masters level in relevant discipline combined with significant relevant industry experience as well as be professionally qualified (ICE / JBM or equivalent).  Applicants should have prior academic experience in teaching and learning, and substantial research experience in relevant subject areas. Experience of applied research and a strong personal desire and commitment to engage in innovative teaching and research, grant funding applications and/or consultancy/CPD services are essential.  We will, however, also consider individuals with relevant qualifications combined with significant industry experience who are keen to move into an academic post.

Glasgow Caledonian University is the UK University of the Year for Graduate Jobs (Daily Mail University Guide, 2026) and is the top-ranked modern university in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).  We are also a top 40 UK university (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide, 2025). We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the People and Planet league table. 

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we the top university in Scotland for employability – 92% of our students are in employment and/or study within 15 months of graduating. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships, and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.  We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence – we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

We are committed to developing excellence and will provide support and training for you to develop your academic career including membership of the HEA. Whether you are looking for your first academic position or ready to take the next step in your career we are keen to hear from you.

Further details on these posts are available by contacting Dr Nigel Craig, Head of Department, ncr@gcu.ac.uk or Dr Mark Phillipson, Deputy Head of Department at mark.phillipson@gcu.ac.uk.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.  The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The School of Science and Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and is one of only two such Schools in Scotland to hold the prestigious Athena Swan Silver Department Award for promoting gender equality and women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) and allied STEMM subjects (surveying, environment and management of all themes) in higher education.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.  

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).