Lecturer in Architecture - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå University, is now hiring a Lecturer in the field of Architecture. At Umeå School of Architecture, you will be part of a forward-thinking and open environment where holistic, interdisciplinary and experimental approaches are considered crucial to respond to the global challenges and opportunities within architecture. We are looking for a candidate with an interest in leveraging their experience and competence to teach architecture at all levels. Take the chance to develop architecture in northern Sweden, with colleagues from all over the world. Deadline for applications is December 15, 2022. 

Job description

As Lecturer in Architecture, your main responsibilities will include teaching in a studio environment at bachelor's and master's level within the Architecture Programme. The teaching will to a large extent involve individual supervision and coaching of students where the design process and methods for developing architectural projects are in focus. This includes everything from preparation to implementation of teaching activities, supervision, examination, presentations and production of teaching material.

Qualifications

Qualified to be appointed as a lecturer in architecture is someone who holds a master’s degree or higher in Architecture, or other professional skills of significance to the subject area of the appointment and the duties included therein.

We are seeking someone with documented experience of teaching, supervision, pedagogical development work and supervision of thesis or research projects within architecture education at the university level.

You have the ability to conduct education in a pedagogically thought-out way, as well as the ability to create a stimulating study environment in collaboration with students, colleagues and the local community. You are able to independently plan, organize and enhance educational activities and to guide students, along with an ability to create collaboration within education at all levels, with practitioners and with other actors in the field of architecture and society at large.

Umeå School of Architecture is an international workplace with students and colleagues from all over the world. As such, very good verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Experience of working with learning platforms is an advantage.

Further details

This is a fixed-term employment opportunity limited to one year. The start date is 2 January, 2023, or as agreed upon. 

As an employee at Umeå University, you're offered a wide variety of benefits that promote a good work- life balance, read more here.

The place of employment is Umeå, and the chosen candidate is expected to move to Umeå if not already a resident. 

Application

When you apply, we ask you to answer questions in Varbi. These questions replace a cover letter from you. The application should preferably be written in English, and include the following items:

Attachments

1. A personal vision of architecture and how this can be related to the education programme (max 5 pages).
2. CV with publication list
3. Attested copies of diplomas
4. Attested copy of academic course transcripts and/or grades
5. Name and contact details of a minimum of two references (can also be provided at the interview stage)
6. Other documents you wish to adduce

Applications should be submitted via the recruitment system Varbi no later than December 15, 2022. 

More information

For more information, please contact:

Head of Department, Mikael Henningsson, +46 90 786 57 98, mikael.henningsson@umu.se.

Deputy Head of Department, Sara Thor, +46 90 786 79 24, sara.thor@umu.se.

Umeå University strives to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current position.

We kindly but firmly decline all offers of recruitment and advertising help.