The Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management
University College London Faculty of the Built Environment The Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management
ABOUT UCL
UCL is one of the world's top universities. Based in the heart of London, it is a dynamic, outward-looking institution. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, opening up education to all on equal terms, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society – continues today.
UCL's excellence extends across all academic disciplines; from one of Europe's largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals, to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett) and fine art (UCL Slade School).
UCL's staff and former students have included 29 Nobel prize-winners. It is a truly international community: more than one-third of our student body – around 38,000 strong – come from 150 countries and nearly one- third of UCL’s 13,000 staff are from outside the UK.
Research and teaching at UCL
UCL is independently ranked as the most productive research university in Europe (SIR). It has 983 professors – the second highest number of any university in the UK – and the best academic to student ratio of any UK university, enabling small class sizes and outstanding individual support.
UCL is the top-rated university in the UK for research strength (Research Excellence Framework 2014), by a measure of average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted. It was rated top not only in the overall results, but in each of the assessed components: publications and other research outputs; research environment; and research impact.
UCL offers postgraduate research opportunities in all of its subjects, and provides about 200 undergraduate programmes and more than 400 taught postgraduate programmes. Approximately 52% of the student community is engaged in graduate studies, with nearly a third of these graduate students pursuing research degrees.
Location and working environment Based in Bloomsbury, UCL is a welcoming, inclusive university situated at the heart of one of the world's greatest cities. UCL's central campus is spread across approximately three square kilometres of central London and is within easy reach of Euston, St Pancras, King's Cross and Marylebone mainline stations, the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras and the following Underground stations – Euston Square, Warren Street, Goodge Street and Russell Square.
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ABOUT THE BARTLETT
The UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment is the UK’s leading multidisciplinary faculty of the built environment, covering architecture, construction and project management, planning and environmental design as well as other specialist fields. It is one of the world’s largest and most successful centres of built environment research and teaching, with the most world-leading research in its field in the UK, according to the Government’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
The Bartlett is unique in offering a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the built environment. With the ability to combine the disciplines such as architecture, construction and project management, environmental design and planning, the Bartlett at the forefront of the debate that is shaping the future of our cities.
The Faculty has just over 2,300 students, divided between 1650 graduates and 650 undergraduates, and over 500 staff. The Bartlett’s staff and students represent many nationalities, and the atmosphere is lively and cosmopolitan. Many of the staff are or have been involved in practice or consultancy, thereby establishing a clear link between theory and practice, and its location in the heart of London means the Bartlett is able to draw on the capital’s numerous experts and facilities in the field of the built environment.
The Bartlett is housed in buildings in and around UCL’s central campus in Bloomsbury, with new laboratories and executive education facilities based at Here East, on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There are studios, workshops, computing and environmental laboratories, and an extensive library, with about 35,000 books and 375 periodical subscriptions on architecture, construction, building science and planning.
Further information about the Faculty can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/
ABOUT THE BARTLETT SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management is one of the world’s leading academic centres of excellence in the management of projects and construction economics. Its mission is to have successful students, outstanding outputs and grateful clients, by: delivering research-informed teaching on leading theories and practice performing research which is useful to practitioners and is valued by scholars advising on issues and deliver solutions to government and industry which improve performance
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, the School was the highest in its discipline in terms of numbers of staff with top output ratings. This indicates that staff in Construction and Project Management had more world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) outputs than any other institution in its field in terms of research originality, significance and rigour.
The School has around 500 students and in more than 50 staff members. Staff have strong international links with other leading global universities, and strategic relationships with relevant parts of government, key organisations in specific fields and major companies, in and beyond construction.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are consistently informed by research, and cover all areas of project management and construction management, with a particular focus on economics and finance, infrastructure, and more recently, a strong and growing research and teaching strand on digital innovation. Several students have won international awards for work done as part of their programmes, not least the prestigious Bouygues Defi award and the CIOB International undergraduate dissertation competition.
More information about the School can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/construction/
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Lecturer in Construction Management Grade: Grade 8 £43,884 - £51,769 (inclusive of London Allowance) per annum. Appointments are usually made at the bottom of the scale, but can be placed higher for exceptional candidates. Department: The Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management Location: 1-19 Torrington Place, UCL Bloomsbury Campus, London
Responsible to: Director of the Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management
Main purpose of the job To carry out teaching, research, and administration within the Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management, in the field of Construction Management, consistent with the vision and mission of the School.
Duties and responsibilities
Research To carry out research and produce high quality publications, or other research outputs. To collaborate in research initiatives in the university and externally. To seek support and funding for research, enterprise and impact activities. To participate in knowledge exchange activities with suitable external stakeholders. To communicate research outcomes nationally and internationally.
Teaching To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum. To teach, inspire and support students at all levels, as directed. To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students. To provide academic and pastoral support to students. To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
Administration To participate in the administration of the School’s programmes of study and other activities. To contribute to departmental, faculty or UCL-wide working groups or committees. To take part in departmental and faculty events, and build collaborations across UCL. To undertake specific administrative roles and functions as reasonably required.
Related activities To engage in training and continuing professional development. To actively follow and promote UCL policies, including equal opportunities. To maintain an awareness and observation of fire and health and safety regulations. To carry out these and any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post, in line with objectives agreed in the staff review process. To carry out their duties in a resource efficient way and actively support UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role. The staff member should familiarise themselves with the School Green Policy and make every effort to support it in their day-today activities.
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Points to note This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. It may be reviewed from time to time by the Director of School or his/her nominated delegate. As duties and responsibilities change or develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Applications will be reviewed against the essential and desirable criteria listed below. Applicants should include a full academic and research CV with their application form. Applicants are advised to explicitly state and evidence how they meet each of the criteria in their application.
Criteria Essential or Desirable
Experience and knowledge Evidence of conducting original research, reflected in the Essential authorship of high quality publications, or other research outputs. Knowledge of leading edge research and theory in the subject Essential area. Experience of delivering teaching to undergraduate and/or Essential postgraduate students. Experience of teaching support and administration (i.e. curriculum Essential design, exam boards, and use of student records systems). Knowledge of the research funding environment and mechanisms Desirable relevant to the subject area. Evidence of collaborations, enterprise, or knowledge exchange Desirable with practitioners and/or policy-makers. Skills Ability to deliver high quality teaching and fostering a positive, Essential supportive learning environment for students. Ability to supervise academic work by students at all levels, Essential including dissertations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that support Essential engagement with students, staff and external stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional Essential services staff. Proven ability to deliver to strict deadlines (e.g. submitting Desirable research applications, student marks and feedback). Qualifications PhD or equivalent in a relevant field. Essential Achieved or progressing towards FHEA. Essential Achieved or progressing towards membership of an appropriate Desirable professional body. Other Commitment to UCL’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Essential Commitment to, and evidence of, continuous professional Essential development.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button on the HR website.
For academic queries about the post, please contact Professor Jacqueline Glass on +44(0)20 7679 9480, email: [email protected]
For queries about the application process, please contact Helen Pascoe, School Manager on +44(0)20 3108 9197 email [email protected]
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