CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The core purpose of the Senior Lecturer in Building and Human Settlement Development is to create, develop and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills by learners in order that they are able to function effectively within the profession and as productive members of the broader society.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Learning and Teaching which involves:

• ·       Teaching, instruction, guidance and facilitation
• ·       Assisting and supporting students in their learning
• ·       Refining and developing new learning programmes and modules
• ·       The professional development of teaching practice and reflecting on the impact of teaching practices on student learning

Research and Creative Works which involves:

The creation of new knowledge through:

• ·       Own research
• ·       Contribute to Departmental research output, in accredited journals
• ·       Supervising postgraduate students
• ·       Working on the frontiers of a discipline to advance understanding
• ·       Bringing new and interdisciplinary knowledge together to understand and solve problems

Academic Engagement which involves:

• ·       Actively contributing to the work of the university (mentoring, planning, governance, leadership, committee membership, administration); that is, internal service
• ·       Using professional expertise and applying knowledge to advance understanding and solve problems (external service), preferably in partnership with communities/organizations, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Learning and teaching:

• Ability to facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• In-depth knowledge in the theory and application of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
• Ability to use appropriate teaching and assessment practices
• Ability to engage in activities to develop & reflect on teaching practices
• Sound knowledge of the theory and application of construction software technologies.
• Experience in sustainable and alternative construction.
• Experience of successfully supervising postgraduate research.
• Proven international recognition of expertise especially in Building and Quantity Surveying disciplines.
• A proven track record of Construction Management and/or Quantity Surveying and related experience and networking.

Research:

• Ability to supervise Honours and Masters students (depending on candidate's qualification level)
• Ability to contribute to the creation of knowledge by virtue of published research in peer-reviewed journals, scholarly books, conferences and/or other texts.

Academic engagement:

• Ability to network with relevant with communities/organizations, etc.
• Ability to contribute to the departmental administration.
• Ability to work well with other members in the department.
• Ability to participate in developing industry partnerships. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills (Applicants will be required to present a short lecture during the interview session to evaluate his/her communication skills).