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Lecturer in Architecture and Design

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Birmingham City University

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Education & Teaching
  • Birmingham
  • 23d left

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  • You must have undergraduate teaching experience, a degree in Architecture/Design, excellent communication skills, climate literacy, and ability to contribute to curriculum areas.
  • You will teach and coordinate Architecture programmes, support students, assist in cross-School projects, mentor individuals, and engage in research and outreach activities.

Requirements

  • Have experience of teaching and assessing student work at undergraduate level (essential)
  • Qualifications in Architecture or another Design subject to at least Degree level (essential)
  • Have published or presented their writing and research publicly (desirable)
  • Excellent and demonstrable design and communication skills (essential)
  • Qualifications in Architecture or another Design subject to at least Masters level (desirable)
  • Have an in in pursuing a PhD in a relevant area or demonstrate equivalent core knowledge and expertise gained from leading edge practice in industry (desirable)
  • Collaborative and team working skills (essential); an inter- or trans-disciplinary approach is desirable given the range of disciplines in the School
  • Ability to contribute to other areas of the curriculum (essential). An understanding of the nature of contemporary practice is highly desirable. Capability to contribute to other areas such as technical studies, history, theory and cultural contexts, and/or digital representation would also be welcomed
  • Climate literacy and knowledge of sustainable design (essential)
  • Hold a PGCertHE teaching qualification or be accredited via the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education (desirable)
  • Have experience in developing research funding proposals (desirable)

Responsibilities

  • You will be contributing to the teaching, learning and coordination of the School’s different Architecture programmes across different levels of the undergraduate course, ensuring an excellent student experience through the use of relevant and inspiring learning, teaching, and assessment methods.
  • You will assist with cross School teaching and learning activities such as the CO.LAB live project module, the Experimental Sustainability Studio or Superstudio.
  • You will also provide support and mentoring to individual students through personal tutoring, contribute to the Urban Cultures research cluster, and be involved in recruitment and outreach activities.

FAQs

What is the location for the Lecturer in Architecture and Design position?

The position is based onsite in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

What is the application deadline for this job?

The application deadline is April 27, 2025, at 5:59 PM.

What are the salary expectations for this role?

The starting salary is normally £42,860.00 per annum, with progression available to £46,586.00 per annum.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time and permanent.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must have qualifications in Architecture or another Design subject to at least Degree level. A Master's degree is desirable.

Is teaching experience required for this role?

Yes, candidates must have experience of teaching and assessing student work at the undergraduate level.

Are there any preferred traits or qualifications for applicants?

Desirable traits include published research, collaborative skills, a PhD or equivalent expertise, and a hold on a PGCertHE teaching qualification.

Will there be opportunities for involvement in research?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to participate in the Urban Cultures research cluster and may also develop research funding proposals.

Is there a specific focus for the teaching role?

Yes, the position emphasizes sustainable and inclusive design, contributing primarily to BA(Hons) Architecture and/or BA(Hons) Interior Architecture programs.

Are applications from diverse backgrounds encouraged?

Yes, the Birmingham School of Architecture and Design particularly welcomes candidates from black, brown, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.

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Birmingham City University is dedicated to transforming the prospects of our learners, inspiring them to become makers and doers. We are an integral part of the city in which we are based, with courses shaped by the needs of industry and partnerships with some of the country's leading employers. The University focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. We benefit from around 50 professional accreditations and have a well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. Our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring you are given an insight into the latest thinking. We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers and learning environments that are designed to replicate the workplaces you aim to enter. We even give you the chance to gain work experience in real roles around the University, through our student employment scheme. The work undertaken by our research staff and research students is not only enriching our courses, it is literally shaping the world. In the Research Excellence Framework 2014, which measures universities’ research performance, 90% of Birmingham City University’s total submission was judged to have delivered ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact externally. We have been pioneering vocational education in the city since 1843, through a series of predecessor institutions. Having achieved University status in 1992, we changed our name to Birmingham City University in 2007, reflecting our commitment to, and pride in, our home city.

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