Assistant Professor in Architectural Theory (ENG264225)

Karlstad University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Professor in Architectural Theory. The successful candidate will provide excellent teaching while integrating historical and theoretical knowledge into contemporary architectural practices. This role emphasizes curriculum development and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The position is full-time with hybrid working arrangements and offers a supportive work environment along with generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to fitness and health facilities

Bonuses for excellent work

Support for career progression

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of teaching and student support.
• Integrate historical and theoretical knowledge into architectural design.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student recruitment.

Job description

Assistant Professor in Architectural Theory (ENG264225)

The role holder will provide a consistently excellent standard of teaching and support for student learning that is underpinned by research and knowledge exchange in the fields of Architectural History and Theory. The role emphasizes the integration of historical and theoretical knowledge into contemporary architectural design studio teaching, fostering critical thinking and contextual awareness in design practice. In collaboration with course directors and colleagues, the successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment and the running of the undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent position. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Lucelia Rodrigues, email: [emailprotected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

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