Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying to join School of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering.

The position will contribute to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching including teaching in the highly successful Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Construction Management and Quantity Surveying), where QUT is known for industry connections, real-world application of theory and evidence-based practice. The successful incumbent will have a record of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and bring strength to all aspects of quality teaching, including conceptualising, designing, delivering and reviewing curricula. Teaching areas of particular interest include – but are not limited to – methods of measurement, contract administration, and cost planning and control.The successful candidate will also provide high-impact research outcomes, delivered in collaboration with researchers across the School, Faculty and the University and with external partners in government and industry.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment delivers programs, knowledge and technical skills focused on designing, planning, constructing, and managing the built environment sustainably. The School combines complementary disciplinary strengths in architecture and the built environment to education and research in partnership with industry to solve real-world problems. We advance sustainable development, technological innovation and apply human centred and critical perspectives to engage industry, government and communities in design and innovation in the built environment. The Construction and Quantity Surveying team is highly respected for industry connections and real-world application of theory, and evidence-based practice and at the leading edge of generating innovative solutions to sustainability, climate and carbon, health and well being concerns in the built environment..

What you need to succeed

Level B

• Completion of a PhD in Quantity Surveying, or a closely related field, with real world experience in the Australian construction industry
• Ability to develop and maintain an excellent research program that supports or complements existing research strengths in the School of Architecture and Built Environment
• Demonstrated track record in high-quality teaching within quantity surveying and construction management including an ability to teach practically orientated curricula across a range of levels in the professionally oriented Construction and Quantity Surveying disciplines. Expertise in teaching measurement with reference to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, cost planning and control, contract administration, or risk management, will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated partnerships with industry, professional associations (including the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors, the Australian Institute of Building) government or community groups and translate into opportunities for research and teaching or an ability to build these. Industry relevant knowledge will be regarded favourably.
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and collaborate well with others in a team with diverse backgrounds and expertise. including cross disciplinary collaborations
• Personal drive and integrity, and demonstrated capacity to embrace and participate in change to improve personal and organisational effectiveness.

Level C

Life at QUT

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support ourIndigenous Australians Employment Strategy , aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

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How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

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Job opens : 04-Apr-2025

Applications Close : Applications for this role will be accepted until the position is filled.

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