Are you an experienced architectural educator who is passionate about design teaching, student development and supporting a high-quality architectural learning experience?
About the role
The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Architecture (0.4 FTE / 14.8 hours per week) to support the delivery of high-quality architectural education across our Architecture programmes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced educator who can contribute across design studios, seminars and taught modules, helping to provide continuity, resilience and high-quality teaching provision across design studios, taught modules and assessment activity throughout the curriculum. Working closely with the core academic team, you will play an important role in teaching, assessment, student development and the day-to-day delivery of a professionally relevant and design-led architectural education.
This appointment represents a strategic investment in teaching capacity and student experience, supporting the continued development of the Architecture provision and future growth in Interior Architecture.
- Deliver high-quality teaching, studio tutoring and assessment across Architecture programmes.
- Support design studio learning through tutorials, reviews, workshops and formative feedback.
- Contribute to module delivery and curriculum enhancement activities across the subject area.
- Provide academic guidance and support to students throughout their studies.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a coherent and engaging learning experience.
For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
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 protected] or by telephone on 01752 585159.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an architectural educator who can demonstrate:
- A degree and/or professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
- Experience of studio teaching, design tutoring and assessment within architectural education, together with a demonstrable commitment to student development and educational excellence.
- The ability to contribute effectively across a broad range of design studio and taught provision.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning and educational excellence.
We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong architectural knowledge with a passion for teaching and supporting student development. The ideal candidate will be confident contributing across multiple areas of the curriculum and helping to maintain a coherent and high-quality student experience. Experience within professional practice, design research or interdisciplinary educational settings would be welcomed.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
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 are creative, technically capable and professionally ready, able to respond to the environmental, social and technological challenges shaping contemporary architectural practice.
This role will be central to maintaining a high-quality student experience, providing continuity across the curriculum and supporting the ongoing evolution of Architecture and Interior Architecture within a supportive and ambitious 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
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
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
