Graduate Teaching Associate in Civil Engineering
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£33,951 \- £37,694
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
30/06/2026
Ref No
2008
Graduate Teaching Associate in Civil Engineering
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Full Time \- 37 hours a week – Permanent \- Location– High Wycombe
Salary \- £33,951 to £37,694
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We are seeking a GTA in Civil Engineering with research interest in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying, and transport engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to high\-quality teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, ensuring an excellent student learning experience.
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and demonstrate expertise in structural analysis and design, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, surveying, and transportation systems.
The role will be required to:
- Teach and support students by adopting a learner\-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first\-class student experience.
- Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the college.
- Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
- We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to help build an equitable and thriving academic community.
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays \& closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training \& development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on\-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact (Dr Shatirah Akib, email: Shatirah.Akib@bnu.ac.uk)
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI\+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e\-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training
If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 30th June 2026
Interview Date: 8th July 2026
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a Visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position therefore this role cannot be offered sponsorship.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Graduate Teaching Associate
College or Directorate: Creative Arts, Technology \& Engineering
Grade: F
Location: Buckinghamshire New University Campus(es)
Responsible to: Dean / Associate Dean or designee
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the role is to support teaching and learning through the delivery of modules in conjunction with the Course Leader. Typical duties include tutorial class teaching; personal tutorial support; provision of feedback to students; course work assessment and examination marking.
The role will be required to:
- Teach and support students by adopting a learner\-centred approach and being committed to contributing towards delivery of a first\-class student experience.
- Contribute as part of the teaching team and to the wider work of the Department/College
- Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
- Act as a main point of contact for tutorial class teaching for one or more courses.
- Demonstrate enhancement activities, as appropriate, in the delivery of courses e.g., blended learning.
- In conjunction with the Course Leader, design and prepare teaching materials within the overall module/course framework. To include planning and delivering the curriculum using appropriate media.
- With support, undertake associated activities with the courses taught including personal tutoring; student recruitment; assessment, review and evaluation.
+ Demonstrate techniques and how to use necessary equipment
+ Provide guidance on how to produce work at an appropriate academic level.
+ Provide guidance on preparation for examinations.
+ Examination marking duties.
+ Marking of assignments, essays and exams using solutions provided by the course leader.
+ To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
+ Management of late submission of assignments and refer this to the Course Leader, if required.
+ General administration of the tutorial process, to include late submissions.
+ Contribute to the student experience by delivering an excellent customer service as demonstrated in student feedback.
+ Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Department and/or College.
+ Deliver pastoral care to, and project supervision of, students.
+ Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
+ Maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
+ Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
+ Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Dean / Associate Dean of College
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A \= Application T \= Test/Presentation I \= Interview
Education, Qualifications \& Training
Means of Testing
First Degree in a relevant field
A
Working towards a relevant master’s degree
A
Commitment to working towards and achieving a teaching qualification
A
Knowledge \& Experience
Adequate knowledge in discipline/field
A/I
Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught
A/I
Excellent knowledge of MS Office software
A/I
Skills
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders
I
Excellent organisational and time management skills
I
Ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment
I
Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
I
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work in off\-site locations
I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
I
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine
and open long\-term relationships in order to drive up cu
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