Teaching Fellow - Sustainable Built Environment
Teaching Fellow - Sustainable Built Environment
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Job Description
Do you believe the future of construction must be sustainable Can you inspire the next generation of built environment professionals to lead with creativity resilience and purpose If so you could be the next vital addition to NMITEs academic team playing a pivotal role supporting our new BSc (Hons) in Construction Management and the award-winning Centre for Advanced Timber Technology (CATT).
Perhaps youre an educator with a passion for sustainability and the built environment. Maybe youre an industry professional ready to shape future practice by stepping into teaching. You might be someone who thrives at the intersection of regenerative design circular economy and innovative construction methods. If youre motivated by challenge-based learning and enjoy working with students and partners to create lasting impact NMITE wants to hear from you.
Who are we
NMITE is a pioneering UK Higher Education provider rethinking engineering and technology education through active learning interdisciplinarity and strong connections with industry and community. Our curriculum is shaped by real-world challenges and delivered in partnership with employers community groups and leading practitioners.
Were launching a BSc (Hons) in Construction Management in September 2025 from our state-of-the-art Skylon Campus built on principles of circularity life cycle analysis and regenerative design. Now were expanding our team to help deliver this transformative programme working in partnership with the sector. The degree will draw upon the activities of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology (CATT) which is leading the way in sustainable construction research and education as cited by the Timber in construction roadmap 2025.
Tasks
What are we looking for
We are seeking a Teaching Fellow in Sustainable Built Environment passionate about delivering forward-looking education and helping redefine what it means to learn and work in the built environment sector. You will co-create and deliver challenge-based learning experiences across topics such as:
- Sustainability & Construction
- Materials for the Built Environment
- Built Environment Lifecycle & Circular Economy
- Digital Technologies for Retrofitting and Building Management
- Construction Project Management
- Regulatory Frameworks and Professional Practice
Your work will be instrumental in helping NMITE become a national leader in sustainable built environment education. Youll work closely with our CATT team and our partners from across the construction value chain to create dynamic hands-on learning experiences.
Requirements
Is this you
Were looking for a passionate and driven professional with a background in construction or the built environmentwhether through academic study or hands-on industry experience. You should have a strong understanding of modern construction methods regenerative design and sustainable practices along with the ability to inspire others through teaching and collaboration.
Ideal candidates will:
- Have teaching experience or a talent for developing engaging educational content.
- Thrive in interdisciplinary environments and enjoy bridging academia and industry.
- Be eager to shape a brand-new degree programme from the ground up.
- Connect effortlessly with students industry partners and local communities.
- Bring expertise in BIM sustainable standards (Passivhaus BREEAM) or digital construction tools.
What Youll Bring (Essential):
- A degree (or equivalent experience) inconstruction built environment or a related field.
- A deep commitment tosustainable and regenerative design.
- Proven ability tocreate and deliver high-quality learning materials.
- Experience working indiverse multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge ofcircular economy principles life cycle analysis (LCA) or sustainable materials.
- Outstandingcommunication and collaboration skills.
- A student-focused approach with enthusiasm forreal-world challenge-based learning.
Desirable:
- Apostgraduate qualification in sustainability management or a related discipline.
- Higher Education teaching experience in construction or built environment.
- Ateaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.
- Proficiency inBIM or digital design tools.
- Familiarity withsustainable frameworks (Passivhaus BREEAM LEED).
- Membership in aprofessional body or institution.
- Experience inCPD lifelong learning or widening participation initiatives.
Benefits
Our Benefits
We offer a rewarding environment with small-group teaching collaborative teams and a workload model that values innovation and personal growth. Youll also receive:
- Salary: 32897 per annum
- Pension scheme & life assurance
- 30 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and closure days)
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Flexible working
- Westfield Health & Rewards package
- Access to personal development funding and mentoring
- Opportunities for progression
Our Values
At NMITE we aim to be a game-changer. Our values guide how we work and grow:
- Grit and determination
- Inclusive
- Creative and learning-oriented
- Honest
- Curious
- Aligned
How to apply
Send us a cover letter or video (up to 4 minutes) telling us why youre a great fit along with your CV.
Applications close: 23rd July 2025.
NMITE is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering education and are open to part-time and secondment arrangements.
Employment Type
Full Time
