Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Lecturer in Structural Engineering [REF#173/3/22 L1] Faculty: Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Deadline Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 View Further Particulars Document Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognised university, in Structural Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Wind Engineering, Computational Structural Mechanics or a closely related field, with a B.Sc.

(Honours) in Civil Engineering or Civil and Environmental Engineering, or equivalent/related Engineering discipline. Candidates should also possess: At least three (3) years’ teaching experience at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, at a recognised tertiary institution or university, in the field of Structural Dynamics, Structural Engineering or a closely related field A good record of relevant research and publications in reputable peer reviewed journals in the area of Structural Dynamics, Numerical Modelling, or related fields Experience in the supervision of student research projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels A strong foundation in Structural Dynamics and Numerical Analysis of Structures under time-varying and extreme loading conditions A strong competence in Numerical Methods, Computational Structural Analysis, and Finite Element Modelling (FEM/FEA) Familiarity with commercial and open-source structural analysis software Candidates with the following would have an advantage: Membership in a recognised Professional Engineering Body Experience in teaching and research in Earthquake Engineering, Wind Engineering, or Structural Response to Extreme Loading Experience in the areas of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Numerical Modelling of Structural Systems A good record of industry interaction to provide practical industry experience to students Specialisation in Earthquake Engineering, Wind Engineering, Computational Structural Mechanics, or related fields of Structural Engineering A strong background in earthquake-resistant and/or wind-resistant structural design Evidence of contributing to funding proposals and successfully obtaining funding for research Ability to contribute to curriculum development in Structural Engineering, particularly in dynamics and computational methods The following would be considered assets: Certification in university teaching and learning Industrial or consultancy experience in Structural Design, Dynamic Analysis, Seismic Design, Wind-Resistant Design, or Computational Structural Engineering Experience in fracture and crack mechanics Experience in the application of Emerging Digital Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Structural Engineering Research, Analysis, or Design Advanced knowledge of Computational Structural Mechanics and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Key Responsibilities Teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in area of expertise Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars Developing, reviewing, and updating curricula, course materials, and assessment methods for delivery across multiple platforms Appling emerging Artificial Intelligence and data-driven methods in teaching, research, and structural engineering analysis Setting, moderating, and grading assignments, tests and examinations, and others forms of assessment Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, theses, and research activities Providing academic advising, mentoring, and support to students Conducting high-quality research and scholarly activities, including publishing in peer-reviewed outlets and disseminating research findings Developing research proposals and seeking external funding through grants, contracts, and collaborative initiatives Collaborating with academic staff, industry partners, and external stakeholders to advance teaching, research, and outreach activities Participating in Departmental, Faculty, and University Committees and