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We have three current lecturing opportunities:

Candidates are asked to confirm which role(s) they would like to be considered for as part of the application process

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We are ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).

GCU is committed to widening participation and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment is seeking to recruit 3 Lecturers in the subject area of Environmental Management.

Post 1: Lecturer in GIS and Environmental Management (1.0 FTE – Open-ended)

The applicants should be qualified to at least Masters level in Environmental Management with proven expertise in GIS. The successful applicant will also have academic (teaching/research) or professional experience in Environmental Management and academic or professional experience in at least one of the following areas: waste treatment technologies, water quality and treatment, energy technologies, urban development and climate change impacts, environmental impact assessment, climate justice.

Post 2: Lecturer in Environmental Management (1.0 FTE Open-ended)

The applicant should be qualified to at least Masters level in Environmental Management and have academic (teaching/research) or professional experience in Environmental Management, and academic or professional experience in at least two of the following areas: waste treatment technologies, water quality and treatment, energy technologies, urban development and climate change impacts, environmental impact assessment, climate justice, GIS.

Post 3: Lecturer in Environmental Management (0.6 FTE Part Time)

The applicant should be qualified to at least Masters level in Environmental Management or related area and have academic or professional qualifications or experience in technical environmental management or environmental engineering, with a focus on energy. The applicant should have a commitment to either the completion of a PhD or to develop their research profile and publications output over the period of the 3-year contract.

Ideally the successful candidates for these posts will be chartered, or near chartered, with an appropriate professional body. The applicants should have a strong desire to build on their experience through teaching, scholarly activity, and research to prepare the next generation of professionals in Environmental Management is essential. They will be committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and net-zero carbon and bring this focus to their activity at GCU.

The Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Management has Environment programmes at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. The successful candidates will be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching and research capability of the Department. In addition, the new post holder will also be expected to play a role in the on-going development of the Environmental Management subject area at both programme and module level.

If you wish to know more about these roles or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Charles Russell, Deputy Head of Department, Civil Engineering and Environmental Management at [email protected].

All applicants must complete the online application form detailing how they meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role(s). A short covering letter highlighting why you feel you are suitable for the position (1-page maximum) and a short, summary CV (4 pages maximum) may also be included.

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 Computing, Engineering and Built Environment 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 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.

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 ‘Engaged’ 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 appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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