Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Architecture Job Bath area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Architecture

Job description

Post title: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Architecture

School or department: School of Design

Line Manager:
Subject Leader: Design

Grade: Grade 8s Ac3s / 8a Ac3a

Job purpose

As a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Architecture, the postholder will:

Design and deliver content, and support and assess learning in Architecture and the Built Environment;
Assist with curriculum planning and development;
Contribute to academic research, knowledge exchange, and professional practice within the school and institution;
Draw on existing networks and experience to facilitate third party relationships and industry insight opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities

To design and deliver teaching material and assess learners within Architecture and the Built Environment, and, where appropriate, in related areas in pursuit of the academic strategy of the School of Design.
To contribute to pedagogical innovation, curriculum development and planning within the School in support of the institution’s teaching and learning strategy.
To inform and enhance curriculum design and improve student experience.
To engage in relevant research and scholarly activity in support of the University’s research and knowledge exchange strategy.
To seek external funding for this activity and help develop ideas for new revenue streams.
To participate in and contribute to internal/external networks, engage with the relevant academic communities and build productive relationships with industrial bodies, professional associations, employers and practitioners as appropriate.
To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes, QAA codes of practice, HEFCE guidelines, etc. are robustly met.
To undertake administrative duties associated with the normal planning and operational procedures of the department and school.
To undertake recruitment, publicity and promotional activities in the interest of the School and University.
To contribute to the range of other professional responsibilities shared by tutors within the School.
Where appropriate, to mentor colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development.

To carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post.

Person specification Qualifications and experience Essential

A good postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Recent, successful experience of university level teaching in a relevant discipline
A track record or demonstrable potential in research, knowledge exchange or professional practice – particularly where this has clearly enriched your teaching, underpinned curricular developments and/or enhanced the student experience

Desirable

Skills and Knowledge Essential

Extensive knowledge and experience of Architecture practice
Knowledge and experience in designing to low or zero carbon standards, and/or in regenerative design
An excellent teacher with demonstrable interest in pedagogic innovation
A good command of HE quality assurance processes
Proven problem solving skills
Excellent ICT skills including e-learning tools

Desirable

Knowledge and expertise in adaptive reuse of buildings and spaces
Knowledge and expertise in architectural design pedagogies
Established and open connections in the architecture and / or built environment sectors that would benefit student experience and enhance employability and graduate outcomes
A good understanding of the changing HE landscape and its relevance to the subject area, the School and the University

Personal Qualities

Essential Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to change

Proactive self-starter
A committed and collegiate team player

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Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Architecture