Lecturer in Geospatial Surveying (on-site)
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
Posted 4 days ago
About the role
Contractual hours
17.5
Basis
Proportion
Job category/type
Lecturer
Date posted
26/08/2026
Job reference
REQ001081
Lecturer in Geospatial Surveying (on-site)
17.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary within the range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum, pro rata*
Working 17.5 hours per week, this equates to £15,600 to £22,879.50 per annum
- Starting salary subject to College salary assessment process
Are you passionate about the power of location data and ready to inspire the next generation of surveyors, geomatic engineers, and geospatial professionals?
Our innovative and growing Directorate in Engineering, Construction & Building Technology (ECBT) at Suffolk New College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Geospatial Surveying Lecturer to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an academic, industry professional, or recent graduate to shape the future of geospatial education.
The Role
As a Lecturer, you will be primarily responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and assessment across our level 3 and level 6 programmes. You will be expected to:
- Design and deliver engaging lectures, practical sessions, and field-based training in core geospatial surveying topics.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of existing and new modules and programmes, ensuring they reflect current industry practice and technological advancements (e.g., drone-based photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, advanced GNSS).
- Work closely with our apprenticeships team to ensure the curriculum taught in college aligns with the requirements of the apprenticeship standards.
- Work with managers to propose short, commercial or CPD courses for those already in industry.
- Engage in scholarly activity and/or research to maintain currency and contribute to the academic profile of the department.
- Participate in administrative duties related to teaching and departmental management.
- Liaise with industry partners to ensure the curriculum meets employer needs.
This post is based at our Ipswich campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you will be required to work at and travel between other campuses to suit the needs of the learning, and make best use of our spaces.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
The College reserves the right to close this advert early.
Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
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