Course Leader: Architecture

About The Role

We are currently seeking to appoint a leader and manager as Course Leader for our RIBA and ARB accredited BA (Hons) Architecture course. The post-holder will be responsible to the Subject Head of the School of Architecture, Design and Interiors, and will support the Head in academic leadership and operational management.

Architecture at Falmouth is built on over a century of tradition and history in creative studies. A professional course, it provides students with a thorough understanding of how to design and make innovative sustainable buildings, environments, spaces and places for today and tomorrow. Theory is integrated within studio practice, while students are encouraged to define their own personal architectural agenda by positioning thoughts and ideas in a historical, contemporary and future context. The exceptional character of the course is marked by socially engaged live projects, working with local groups, clients, organisations and places.

The only degree for Architecture in Cornwall, the course is firmly rooted in this unique location and draws upon the diverse and sometimes extreme environments that exist here. As Course Leader, you will provide leadership and management to the course team and support the Head of Subject with new product development, growth of the department, planning and operational management within the subject area. You will lead the Architecture courses curriculum planning and development, ensuring a positive student experience and will oversee quality assurance for the course through external accreditation requirements and internal course and module reviews. Alongside this you will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, with the ability to develop strong links with local, national and international industry partners.

About You

We are looking to hear from candidates with the following skills/experience:

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of Architecture, Theory and Practice.
• Experience and engagement in curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Proven ability and experience as a Course Leader or manager with responsibility for staff and budgets.
• Experience of teaching within an HE environment sufficient to have gained a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements on those teaching at this level.
• An ongoing and demonstrable track record in research through publications, grant awards and Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions.
• Demonstrable professional practice and/or Knowledge Transfer.
• Strong relationships with industry and ability to develop partnerships, projects and employment opportunities for staff and students.

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

This is a permanent, full time, 35 hours a week position across Monday-Friday.  If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday 4 January 2023.

About Us

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
• 35 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Relocation Assistance to 10% of salary.
• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full. Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.