The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Contractual hours: 7

Job category/type: Academic and Research

Closing date: 23:59 8th June 2026

Part-time x 0.20 FTE, Fixed Term x 4 years

Interviews will be held: 16th June 2026

The School of the Built Environment is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant  (GTA) to enhance teaching capability in the area of construction management. Teaching responsibilities will include core contributions to the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and will work alongside academic staff in the department. The post-holder will be required to study for a PhD at the University of Reading at the same time.

Our School is internationally renowned for its research and education relating to the design, construction and operation of the buildings and places within which we live, work and play. Our areas of expertise include architecture, construction management, energy systems and environmental engineering. We have a strong orientation towards interdisciplinary 'real-world' problems, and have a proud track record of active engagement with the professions. We are one of the UK’s top-ranking institutions for building and the built environment. For further details see: http://www.reading.ac.uk/built-environment/

You will have :

• A first-class or upper second class degree and a good Master’s degree
• Hold a place to study for a PhD at the University of Reading
• Have experience of teaching in higher education

Please find further information in the Candidate Pack, contained in the Job Description, Person Specification.

Contact Name, Job Title and Email address:

Dr Maria Vahdati, Head of Department, m.vahdati@reading.ac.uk 

Alternative Contact Name, Job Title and Email address   Dr Eugene Mohareb,  Head of Department, e.mohareb@reading.ac.uk 

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