Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technologies

The University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Opportunity Overview

We are delighted to invite applications to join our expanding team at The University of Salford as a Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technologies. The vacancy is for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position and we are seeking applications from individuals who bring expertise and experience from practice and/or research. Applications are welcomed from individuals with expertise in future design paradigms including AI and robotics that respond to global societal challenges, such as climate change, and capitalise on the University’s world class facilities, and an interest in developing this work to inform teaching across architecture and construction related disciplines.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their expertise into innovative and engaging teaching across architecture and construction related disciplines. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants skilled in architectural representation and communication, with good knowledge of technical design and construction technology.

Working as an integral part of our team, there will be opportunities to develop links with practice and industry to evolve inclusive and innovative pedagogies to deliver unique student experiences that maximise accessibility, enrich professions and advance architectonic understanding and experimentation.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail then please contact Dr. Laura Coucill, Head of Architecture and Design, at [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

1. Initiate and lead in the development and delivery of taught programmes and/or research programmes, with innovative and engaging delivery and learning support.
2. Act as personal tutor, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, field trips and.
3. Engage in membership of professional groups at national/international level, for example professional standards bodies and significant conference committees.
4. Contribute to the planning, design and development of course and curriculum objectives and material, in response to current PSRB criteria and current pedagogy.
5. Set and assess assignments and examinations, and provide students with timely feedback.
6. Engage in scholarship to inform curriculum and course design through research and industrial engagement.

Research

1. Undertake individual and/or collaborative research projects of relevance to the School/University.
2. Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and appropriate external activities.
3. Identify external sources of funding and develop or contribute to funding bids – research, knowledge transfer and engagement grant applications.
4. Promote graduate studies by contributing to the supervision of postgraduate research.
5. Write and contribute to publications in peer reviewed academic journals and/or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.
6. Make presentations at conferences or exhibit work in other appropriate events, participating in dissemination and engagement activities to contribute to the knowledge base of area of expertise, maximise policy, media industrial or community impact of research.

Leadership, Management and Engagement

1. Demonstrate leadership in your area of expertise.
2. Lead and co-ordinate the work of other staff to ensure module, programme, enterprise or research project is delivered to the standards required.
3. Co-ordinate diverse activities to ensure student needs and expectations are met; act as leader of module or programme, or of significant sections of a programme.
4. Plan, co-ordinate and implement research programmes or engagement projects; organise external activities such as student projects, field trips and industrial placements; manage or monitor research or engagement budgets and ensure effective use of resource; organise administrative duties.
5. Support colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development; train/advise on own area of expertise where appropriate; coach and support colleagues in developing research.
6. Collaborate with external organisations such as industry, public sector, charity and local community groups.

University Of Salford Responsibilities

1. Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required by the Dean of School/Director/Subject Head.
2. Comply with the personal health and safety responsibilities specified in the University Health and Safety policy.
3. Engage with the University’s commitment to deliver value for money services that optimise the use of resources by maintaining a cost-conscious approach when undertaking all duties and aspects of the role.
4. Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy.
5. This role detail is a guide to the work you will initially be required to do. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your Contract of Employment.

School of Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE)

The School aims to transform the quality of life for society and the well-being of future generations through a better and more sustainable future, offering students programmes from Architecture to Zoology.

Industry collaboration is at the core of what we do. This is combined with a passion for research and finding solutions to real-world problems and those that we may face in the future. Our work is truly interdisciplinary with a strong focus on developing our knowledge for our colleagues as well as students.

The University’s Campus Masterplan includes three new buildings for the SEE School and marks a real step change in our ability to deliver world leading research and innovation. We are located in a state of the art building with three dedicated architectural design studios.

The University is also home to unrivalled facilities including the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre and Energy House 2.0. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to foster cross-disciplinary relationships and research to build world-leading research activity with these facilities.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well.

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community.

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. To maintain work/life balance, when appropriate you can connect to work from wherever you are. Whether it’s our Peel Park Campus, MediaCityUK or your couch at home, the tools are there for you to do your best work. Flexibility on working from home is supported where possible, however the role will be based on the University of Salford campus.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong.

Interviews for this role are anticipated to take place between 5 - 16 May.