Assistant Professor in Architectural Theory (ENG264225)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a full-time lecturer in Architecture. The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching in Architectural History and Theory, supervise postgraduate students, and contribute to curriculum development. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model, generous holiday entitlement, and robust staff development opportunities. The role emphasizes critical thinking and research culture within architectural education.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid working arrangement

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Provide excellent teaching and support in Architectural History and Theory.
• Supervise and examine postgraduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and architectural programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues on academic initiatives.
• Participate in the research culture of the faculty.

Skills

Teaching in Architectural History

Curriculum development

Student supervision

Research culture contribution

Education

PhD in Architecture or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Nottingham Research Field Architecture » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 5 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 36 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

The role holder will also supervise and examine Postgraduate, Masters and PhD students and make a significant contribution to the research culture of the Architecture, Culture and Tectonics Research Group and the Faculty of Engineering.

• 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:[e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.