Assistant Professor of Architecture

Polytechnicpositions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to teach Architectural History and Theory. The role involves providing exceptional teaching, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to research within the Architecture, Culture and Tectonics Research Group. This position offers a supportive environment, generous leave, and a hybrid working arrangement. Applicants with a PhD in a relevant field and teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Salary ranges from £46,049 to £58,225 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fitness and health facilities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching architectural history and theory.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.
• Knowledge of contemporary architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching standards in Architectural History and Theory.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and student recruitment.
• Contribute to research culture in the faculty.

Skills

Critical thinking

Curriculum development

Research contribution

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Department: Architecture and Built Environment
Location: University Park
Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date: Monday 05 January 2026
Reference: ENG264225

About the Role

The role holder will provide a consistently excellent standard of teaching and support for student learning underpinned by research and knowledge exchange in the fields of Architectural History and Theory.

Key responsibilities include:

Integrating historical and theoretical knowledge into contemporary architectural design studio teaching, fostering critical thinking and contextual awareness in design practice.

Collaborating with course directors and colleagues on curriculum development, student recruitment, and the running of undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes.

Supervising and examining Postgraduate, Masters, and PhD students.

Contributing significantly to the research culture of the Architecture, Culture and Tectonics Research Group and the Faculty of Engineering.

Benefits & Working Environment

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.

Hybrid working arrangement combining home and office working.

Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro-rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including Christmas/New Year closure.

Reward scheme with bonuses for excellent work.

Staff development through training, support, and career progression opportunities.

Access to benefits including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes, and more.

Further information is available in the Role Profile.

Contract & Hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours per week); job share arrangements may be considered

Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further Information

The University of Nottingham is a supportive, inclusive, and positive community that values diversity in culture, ethnicity, and beliefs.

The University is a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and the first university to achieve Athena Swan Gold Award.

Candidate guidance is available to support the application and interview process.

Benefits and moving information are available on the University’s Your Benefits and Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applications will be considered on an equal basis, subject to relevant UK work permissions.

In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com