Assistant Professor in Architectural Design - Studio Head (Multiple Positions, Fixed-Term, Part[...]

Karlstad University; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK seeks an Assistant Professor in Architectural Design - Studio Head for two part-time, fixed-term positions. The role involves teaching in design studios, collaborating on curriculum, and supervising postgraduate students. The successful candidates will have a strong industry background and significant teaching experience, with the positions located at the University of Nottingham. Applications are due by 25 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching design studio and fostering critical thinking.
• Background in industry relevant to architecture and built environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach in design studio and support student development.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and student recruitment.
• Supervise postgraduate students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry background

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Education

PhD in Architecture or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Architectural Design - Studio Head (Multiple Positions, Fixed-Term, Part-Time) (ENG246925)

We are a pioneering institution that provides an exceptional research‑led education for 45,000 students from over 150 countries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious academic to join our team at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering.

We are seeking to appoint an academic with a background in industry to provide a consistently excellent standard of teaching and support for student.

Responsibilities

• Work in design studio teaching, fostering critical thinking and contextual awareness in design practice.
• Collaborate with course directors and colleagues, contributing to curriculum development, student recruitment and the running of the undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes.
• Supervise and examine Postgraduate Masters and PhD students.

Position Details

• Two part‑time positions available: 9 hours/week and 15.46 hours/week.
• Fixed‑term contracts funded until 22/09/2027.
• Part‑time positions are based in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Nottingham.

About the Department

The Department of Architecture and Built Environment is one of the largest schools/units of architecture in the UK with circa 1000 talented students in 15 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes covering architecture, architectural environmental engineering, urban design, building services, and sustainable energy technologies. The Department is set within the University Park campus of The University of Nottingham, composed of 300 acres of extensive parkland, rolling grassland, trees, and water features, as well as a mix of historic and modern facilities two miles from the city centre.

The successful candidate will be joining a top 100 department/school of architecture in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, ranked within the top 10 departments/schools of architecture in the UK in all major guides, second in the UK for research income per person and third for research market share.

We are looking for someone able to build on our existing strengths and excellent reputation, develop our offer and extend our reach and profile, both domestically and internationally.

Application

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply now', and submit a copy of your CV and Cover Letter.

In case you have any informal inquiries, please contact Daniel Green at [e-mail] (applications sent directly to this e‑mail will not be considered).

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2025