Assistant Lecturer – Quantity Surveying

About the role

BCAS Campus, a vocational and tertiary education provider in Sri Lanka founded in 1999, is hiring an Assistant Lecturer for its Kandy Campus. The role supports teaching and learning for diploma and degree-level Quantity Surveying programmes and is a full-time, on-site position in the Kandy District.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, and develop lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments aligned with institutional and partner university standards.
• Guide learners through coursework and projects, provide academic advising and give constructive feedback.
• Assist with examination preparation, marking and moderation, and maintain accurate student records.
• Contribute to curriculum updates and quality assurance initiatives.
• Take part in departmental meetings, student support activities and professional development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline; a master's degree or professional qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong academic knowledge of the subject and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with industry practices such as measurement and estimation, contract administration, cost control, project management and construction technology.
• Proficiency in academic writing, report preparation and basic research, and the ability to update teaching materials with current industry standards.
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.

Required skills

• Teaching, mentoring, curriculum delivery and student assessment.
• Competence in educational and productivity software (e.g. LMS platforms, MS Office).
• Relevant Quantity Surveying tools or software preferred.