Lecturer in Architecture with focus on sustainable building technology and materials - ,

Umeå School of Architecture (UMA) is looking for a lecturer in architecture. At UMA, you will be part of a forward-thinking and open environment where holistic, interdisciplinary and experimental approaches are seen as crucial to addressing the global challenges and opportunities in architecture. The application deadline is 2023-11-16.

Duties and responsibilities

As Lecturer, 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 design processes 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.

Eligibility

Eligible 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.

The position requires documented experience in teaching architecture at the university level. Relevant experience of professional architectural practice with a focus on social, economic and environmental sustainability, as well as knowledge of building materials and their properties from a sustainability perspective, is also required. 

Very good verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Assessment criteria and balance between criteria

As assessment criteria, the degree of proficiencies that are required to be eligible for the position shall primarily apply. In the selection process, equal weight shall be given to subject-specific expertise and pedagogical competence. Beyond that, the degree of administrative competence, the ability to develop and lead activities, the capacity to collaborate with the surrounding community, and other relevant skills for the role will be taken into account.

Pedagogical competence should pertain to documented merits in teaching within the field of architecture. Additionally, a good ability to conduct education in a pedagogically thoughtful manner, as well as the ability to create and develop a stimulating learning environment in collaboration with students and the surrounding community, are required. Experience in working with learning platforms is meritorious.

Administrative competence should refer to the ability to independently plan, organize, and develop educational activities, guide students, and foster collaboration in education at the undergraduate and advanced levels, with practitioners, and with other stakeholders in the field of architecture and society at large.

Terms of employment

The position is full-time and permanent. Start date is 2024-01-08 or as agreed upon. As part of the recruitment process, interviews, trial lectures and reference checks may take place.

The place of employment is Umeå.

Umeå University offers a number of employee benefits that promote a good work life balance and good professional development opportunities, read more here.

How to apply

All applications are to be submitted via the university's recruitment system Varbi by 2023-11-16. Log in and apply via the button at the bottom of this page. 

The application should consist of the following documents, written in English or Swedish:

• CV/Resume
• Portfolio showcasing pedagogical work and/or material from architectural practice (max 10 pages)
• Copies of relevant degree certificates
• Contact details for at least two references (may also be provided at the time of the interview).

A cover letter should not be included with your application. In the application form, you will instead be asked to answer questions about why you are applying for the advertised position and provide information about your knowledge and experience linked to the competencies outlined in the advertisement. 

More information

For further information, please contact Head of Department Cornelia Redeker, 090 786 76 96, cornelia.redeker@umu.se or Deputy Head of Department Sara Thor, 090 786 79 24, sara.thor@umu.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!