Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Engineering Geology

at  University of Portsmouth

DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY. WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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We are looking for an experienced Engineering Geologist or Geotechnical Engineer to contribute to teaching on our Earth Science and Engineering Geology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and support learning across the School portfolio. The role holder will be suitably qualified and confident to teach elements of soil mechanics to postgraduate level. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise (industrial, academic or both) within Engineering Geology, with experience or research interest in the role of Engineering Geology in sustainable construction, soil testing or soil mechanics.
The role will ensure that our diverse student body is provided with excellent training and wellbeing support, preparing them for careers in industry or research. The post-holder will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the highly regarded research and consultancy activities in the School and may wish to play a role in developing our facilities or field sites. We encourage applicants with industrial experience.
Please confirm in your supporting statement / cover letter which post you are applying for. Please note that both posts have a different job description.
Fractional contracts may be available for the right candidate and can be discussed at interview.
Candidates are welcome to contact Dr Michelle Hale (Head of School) michelle.hale@port.ac.uk, should you wish to discuss the position before submitting an application.
Interviews are anitcipated to be held 28 November 2024.