Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Land and Property

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Land and Property

Salary:
Lecturer (Grade 8: starting at £38,784 progressing to £46,049) or Senior Lecturer (Grade 9: starting at £44,746 progressing to £56,535) per annum.

Hours:

Part‑time (14 to 21 hours per week)

Location:

Cirencester (and Partner Organisations)

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land‑based sector. As part of its academic portfolio, the RAU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Land & Property, including our RICS accredited BSc (Hons) Rural Land Management, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, MSc Rural Estate Management, and MSc Real Estate programmes.

The RAU is seeking an experienced Rural Surveyor to join our Land & Property Management team to teach on our Rural Land Management and Real Estate programmes. All our Lecturers are required to articulate subject material in a way that will enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the subject areas through contextualisation and critical analysis of case studies and scenarios in the context of their subject area.

A key aspect of the role will be to deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students through lectures, tutorials, seminars, field excursions, and practical exercises, with a focus on innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical exercises in Rural Land Management and Real Estate programmes.
• Develop and update course material, including case studies and field work.
• Provide academic support and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Bridge the gap between industry and academia, ensuring students are prepared for their future careers.
• Collate and maintain performance data and report to the Dean of Land and Property Management.

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS, FRICS, AssocRICS) or eligible to become a member of RICS.
• Relevant professional experience in Rural Surveying or Real Estate.
• Experience in teaching, lecturing, or academic delivery at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Strong communication and pedagogical skills, with a focus on practice‑led teaching.
• Commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.

Benefits include a 35‑hour working week (full‑time), 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme, and staff development opportunities.

Closing date: 22nd July 2026. Interviews on: 12th August 2026.

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the RAU at this level.