Lecturer in Architecture (Design, Climate and Adaptive Reuse)

Are you an exceptional architectural educator who can inspire the next generation of architects to address climate change, adaptive reuse and the future stewardship of the built environment through design?

About the role

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Architecture to join a dynamic and ambitious architecture team.

We are looking for an outstanding educator with expertise in climate-responsive design, adaptive reuse, retrofit, regenerative design or related fields, who can lead students in addressing the environmental and societal challenges shaping contemporary architectural practice through ambitious and design-led responses.

You will contribute across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through design studio teaching, curriculum development, assessment and academic support. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, you will enable students to integrate environmental, technical, social and cultural considerations into ambitious and critically informed design proposals.

As the School continues to strengthen its Architecture provision and develop new opportunities in Interior Architecture, you will contribute to a forward-looking educational environment committed to innovation, sustainability and design excellence.

• Deliver high-quality design studio teaching, tutorials and assessment across Architecture programmes.
• Guide students in developing creative, technically informed and environmentally responsible design proposals.
• Contribute to curriculum development, module leadership and enhancement activities.
• Collaborate across Architecture, Interior Architecture and related disciplines to enrich the student experience.
• Engage in scholarly, professional or knowledge-exchange activity that strengthens teaching and maintains contemporary relevance.

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Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Ricky Burke via email at ***email_hidden*** and by telephone on View phone number on uk.workus.org.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an architectural educator who can demonstrate:

• A degree and/or professional qualification in Architecture and a strong understanding of contemporary architectural education and practice.
• Experience of studio teaching, design tutoring and assessment within architecture or closely related design disciplines.
• Expertise in climate-responsive design, adaptive reuse, retrofit, regenerative design, environmental design, circular construction or related areas of contemporary practice.
• The ability to lead design-led teaching that integrates environmental responsibility with creativity, technical understanding and critical enquiry.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to inclusive and student-centred education.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong design expertise with a genuine passion for architectural pedagogy and student development. Professional practice, design research and interdisciplinary collaboration are welcomed, but excellence in teaching and design education will be central to success in this role.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

The Architecture subject area sits within the School of Art, Design and Architecture, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment spanning architecture, urbanism, design, creative technologies and professional practice.

Our team brings together expertise in architectural design, sustainability, urban futures, digital innovation, critical and cultural studies, and professional practice. We are committed to preparing graduates who can respond creatively and responsibly to the environmental, social and technological challenges shaping the future of the built environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of our Architecture programmes and the development of new opportunities in Interior Architecture within a supportive, ambitious and research-active academic community.

The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave : 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages