Application closing date: 30/03/2020
Salary: GBP 40,322 - 49,553 per annum (Grade 6)
Package: Excellent benefits package, including a minimum of 46 days annual leave

Job description

The School of Engineering & the Built Environment is delighted to offer two new posts in Architectural Technology. The School currently has the largest number of Architectural Technology students in the UK and is a CIAT Centre of Excellence. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that are widely recognised for their academic quality, innovation and close ties to the industries in which our graduates work. We are home to the UK's largest Architectural Technology provision, including site visits as far afield as Germany, China and Dubai.

All of our programmes are accredited by the relevant professional body, including the IET, RICS, CIAT and JBM.

We are currently undertaking a review of all of our activities, so now is a great time to join and help shape the future of our School.

The Role

The successful candidates will contribute to the teaching and learning of Architectural Technology. From September 2020 the teaching and learning environment shall also benefit from significant investment in a new design studio and computer laboratory.

The successful candidates shall be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning of the BSc (Hons) programme in Architectural Technology and the equivalent Graduate Apprentice degree programme. They shall also be expected to support the provision of the MSc programme in Architectural Technology and Building Performance.

Research in Architectural Technology is also strongly encouraged by the School and activity currently centres on 4 contemporary challenges within the built environment:

• Smart Places - designing the next generation of spaces where we live, work and play
• Health and Wellbeing - using technology to keep us fit, active and independent
• Sustainability and Resilience - making the best possible use of our natural resources
• Tools and Methods - developing new approaches to improve the quality of life 

The School is also home to the Institute for Sustainable Construction.

What we are looking for

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A background in the built environment; 
• Doctoral level qualification;
• Experience delivering Architectural Technology programmes.

Desirable attributes

• Experience of research and innovation in the design and build sector
• Practical experience from professional employment in the construction industry

For more information on the position, please see our full profile click here 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mark Deakin, Head of Construction and Surveying in the School (0131 455 2480).

Benefits We Offer

In return, the School offers a great working environment, where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefit package. This includes a minimum of 46 days annual leave (pro rata for part time posts), a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts.

Salary: GBP 40,322 - 49,553 per annum (Grade 6) 

Further information about our benefits can be found here 

Additional Information 

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th March (midnight)

Selection interviews will take place week commencing 20th April.

Applications must be made online. No other form of application will be considered. 

The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations (The school holds an Advance HE's Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation) and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.