Associate Lecturer - Architectural Technology
Architecture, Building and Planning,Architecture and Building
Short info about job
Company: University of Northampton
Salary: £34.33 to £42.18 per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1479 2141754
Fax: +44-1263 2931396
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Detail information about job Associate Lecturer - Architectural Technology. Terms and conditions vacancy
We are looking to appoint an hourly paid member of staff within our Architecture and 3D Design Subject Area to focus on BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and associated digital/design modules within the subject area. The following subject skill set and experience is required.
Candidates should have established expertise in teaching or working in the specific area of BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and associated 3D Design disciplines as a creative studio/workshop practice. Understanding and applying a broad range of ideation and design methods, project delivery methods and the use of appropriate software, in particular Autodesk Revit to help design, test and evaluate ideas is essential.
An understanding of the design aspects of the subject and abilities to focus on structures, mechanics, services and environmental design as well as emerging technologies and industry trends are a preferred skill knowledge set of the candidate.
All posts in Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology may involve:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate delivery in studio and workshops.
- One-to-one and group delivery.
- Leading seminars and group critiques.
- Working on live industry projects and supporting student participation in competitions and events.
- Teaching studio based practice, contextual studies including report supervision and business and professional studies.
The University of Northampton’s focus on a personalised learning experience for our students was recently cited by HEFCE as a reason for our Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. To augment this approach further we have adopted an ‘Active Blended Learning’ (ABL) approach which places greater emphasis on student-centred activities that support the development of subject knowledge, understanding, independent learning and digital fluency. Successful candidates for academic posts at the University of Northampton will be expected to adopt ABL as standard in their teaching practice.
This is an exciting time to join our University as we prepare to relocate in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus designed to adapt to 21st century teaching and the ABL model. We are looking to recruit individuals who share our passion for innovation, creativity and social impact and who will play a key role as we realise our ambition of transforming lives for the better and inspiring positive change.
The University of Northampton is one of only two Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses in the UK, and in 2017 was awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark, an independent guarantee that we have proven to our employees, students and stakeholders that we are committed to continuous improvement across our business in order to consistently deliver a positive impact on people and planet.
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
The University of Northampton as an employer strives to achieve diversity among its staff which reflects the communities it serves.