Tutor - MA Architecture & Urbanism (Theory Modules)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester seeks a qualified candidate for a one-day-a-week maternity cover role in supervising postgraduate dissertations related to architecture and urbanism. The position involves collaboration with Theory Tutors and requires strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal for those with postgraduate research training and experience in guiding student learning.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Support for Reasonable Adjustments

Qualifications

• Experience supervising postgraduate dissertations.
• Ability to guide literature reviews and support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assess postgraduate dissertations on architecture and urbanism.
• Support students in engaging with seminar series on architecture and urban design.

Skills

Qualitative Research Design

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Postgraduate Research Training

Job description

ONE DAY A WEEK MATERNITY COVER (TUESDAY FOR 7 HOURS)

15th July – 16th December 2025

The Manchester School of Architecture is ranked 5th in the prestigious QS world university rankings and is a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester. It is one of the largest Schools of Architecture in the country, with over 1200 students from approximately 85 countries and more than 150 staff from diverse backgrounds. The School maintains high standards of quality and a strong sense of community despite its size.

The School is characterized by excellence, ambition, boldness, inquisitiveness, innovation, and social justice. These qualities foster a unique environment that balances research-led teaching, impactful research outputs (84% of which are world-leading or internationally excellent), and extensive industry links. This environment encourages students to develop their own approaches to architecture and their careers.

Our MA in Architecture and Urbanism offers a platform for exploring how global forces influence cities. It promotes an inclusive, multidisciplinary approach that links architecture to urban transformation, encouraging critical engagement with real-world challenges through design and research.

Upon appointment, the successful candidate will supervise and assess postgraduate dissertations on topics related to architecture and urbanism, particularly those extending across theories and practices. They will also support students in engaging with a seminar series on architecture and urban design theories, providing feedback on reflective writing and visual analysis. The role involves working independently within a team of Theory Tutors from practice and academia, collaborating to enhance students' critical understanding of contemporary theories and practices relevant to urban creation and critique.

The role requires an understanding of qualitative research design and implementation in architecture, urbanism, or related disciplines, gained through postgraduate research training or practice-based research experience. The candidate should have broad knowledge of research and practice literature in architecture and urbanism, with the ability to guide literature reviews and support student learning. Prior experience supervising postgraduate dissertations or guiding practice-based research that leads to research outputs is desirable. The candidate should be able to communicate complex concepts clearly and inspire students, ensuring an excellent learning environment through strong organizational skills.

This post is for one day a week and does not support a visa application. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK should apply.

Informal discussions are available with Professor Kevin Singh (Head of School) at [e-mail] or Dr. Dhruv Sookhoo (Deputy Programme Leader) at [e-mail].

Manchester Metropolitan University values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ persons.

We offer flexible working arrangements and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please let us know your needs to receive appropriate support.