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About the role:
The School of Engineering and Computing at the University of Lancashire is home to a vibrant and growing student and staff community within Architecture and Construction. We are seeking a Lecturer in Architecture to support teaching and contribute to a high-quality student learning experience across the Architecture provision.
The primary purpose of this role is to support structured module delivery and provide academic and pastoral support within design studio (workshop) activities. The post holder will contribute to the assessment of credit-bearing work and provide timely, constructive feedback, both formally and informally, to support student development.
This appointment will play a key role in delivering high-quality studio-based teaching, ensuring compliance with professional body requirements and internal regulations, and enhancing the student experience across all Architecture cohorts.
About you:
The successful candidate will have experience of teaching in a higher education environment within a relevant discipline and will demonstrate excellence in teaching delivery and student support. You will be IT literate, able to work effectively on your own initiative, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative academic team.
You will hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, together with a relevant postgraduate qualification. Professional registration with RIBA and/or ARB is essential for this role.
Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed. Please contact Dr Sravanthi Sashikumar, Associate Dean, via email in the first instance.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria outlined in the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.
About us:
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
