Senior Lecturer in Architecture - Technologies Lead

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Architecture to lead innovative construction and material technologies. This role involves teaching core content across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive architectural practice experience, particularly in digital technologies and environmental design. This position offers a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusivity, with flexible working arrangements to support all applicants. Join this vibrant academic community and inspire the next generation of architects.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Support for Reasonable Adjustments

Diversity and Inclusivity Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural practice across various scales and contexts.
• Capable of teaching all project stages from creative to technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and material technologies across programs.
• Oversee modules covering principles of construction and regulatory implications.

Skills

Architectural Practice

Digital Technologies

Materials and Construction

Environmental Design

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

PhD in Architecture or related field

Job description

The Manchester School of Architecture, ranked 5th in the QS world university rankings, is a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester. It is one of the largest architecture schools in the UK, with over 1200 students from around 85 countries and more than 150 staff members from diverse backgrounds. The school values excellence, ambition, innovation, and social responsibility, fostering a community that encourages research-led teaching and industry engagement.

The school has a strong heritage in technological innovation, from the industrial revolution to recent advances like graphene. We seek a Senior Lecturer in Architecture - Technologies Lead to lead construction and material technologies across our programs, including BA, M.Arch, and postgraduate courses in Landscape, Urbanism, and Adaptive Reuse. The role involves teaching core content on technology and environment, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, and leading staff within this area.

The ideal candidate will have experience in architectural practice across various scales and contemporary contexts, including digital technologies, materials, construction, fabrication, and environmental design. They should be capable of teaching all project stages, from creative to technical and regulatory aspects.

The role includes overseeing modules that cover principles of construction, materials, structures, environment, and regulatory implications, ensuring alignment with PSRB standards. Strategic thinking, curriculum development, and resource management are essential skills. The candidate should possess previous teaching experience, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to ensure an inspiring student experience.

Applicants holding a PhD and/or active research profile will be eligible for a research time allocation (30% for staff, 20% for ECRs). Informal discussions can be arranged with Professor Kevin Singh or Stephen McCusker.

Manchester Metropolitan University values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups. We offer flexible working arrangements and support for reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.