Senior Lecturer in Architecture (Professional Practice)

Employment type: Fixed-term to 20 March 2024 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave

Employment basis: Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Post number: ZZ600611-1

Closing date:  19 March 2023

Interview date:  06 April 2023

The University of Portsmouth is an ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked in the top 150 in the Times Higher University World Rankings.

The Portsmouth School of Architecture is a design-led, creative, and collaborative School, dedicated to giving our students the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in design. We are one of four Schools within the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, the creative hub of the University, which provides access to a broad range of making facilities and interdisciplinary interactions, encouraging and supporting students and staff to establish creative alliances and collaborations.

The role

We are looking for an individual with practice and teaching experience, to actively teach and lead modules on our Final Examination in Professional Practice (Part 3) Architecture Course, and to support design studio and/or modules at undergraduate level. This is a one-year fixed term post, for maternity cover.

Delivery of the subject area will require contemporary knowledge and experience of architectural practice in the UK, and encompasses law and contract, and practice management, including investigation into innovative practice and different ways of working relevant to current practice. Modules are delivered through a series of lectures and seminars, together with practical sessions such as mock interviews, employer’s events, etc.

Working closely with the Architecture team, the successful candidate will contribute and collaborate on the successful organisation, teaching, assessment, and development of current and future courses in spatial practices, with opportunities to be involved in research and cross-disciplinary activities across the School, Faculty and University.

The candidate

We are seeking to recruit an innovative educator to join the Final Examination in Professional Practice (Part 3) Architecture and BA(Hons)Architecture Courses. 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate professional knowledge of, and experience in, architectural design and professional practice at Part 3 level together with academic teaching experience. They will have a first degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject, a Part 3 UK qualification, and ARB registration. 

The successful candidate should also have a thorough knowledge of current practice, an interest in emerging technologies and familiarity with the use of virtual learning environments and associated teaching methodologies.

For informal enquiries about the posts, please contact lisa.doody@port.ac.uk  

The University of Portsmouth believes this role may be eligible for sponsorship with UKVI under the Skilled Worker Route visa. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements set out before applying for this role. If you are unable to meet the requirements for sponsorship you will need to confirm details of an alternative visa to work in the UK when applying for this role. 

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

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