Senior Lecturer in Architecture Engineering
University of New South Wales
Australia

About the Faculty:

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of academic positions across the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA) because we are building and expanding. The Faculty is guided by our ADA2051 vision: through creativity, collaboration and inclusion we seek and solve problems to improve life on earth.

At UNSW ADA our diversity is our strength. We span over 60 subject areas - from media, education, construction, textiles, social work, languages, music – and much more. Organised across six Schools and multiple research centres we support world-class facilities and strong industry engagement on our Kensington and Paddington campuses. We equip our students with the skills and experience to think creatively and critically and translate their knowledge and experience into exciting careers.

Link below to watch a video of our Dean for Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture - Claire Annesley: UNSW ADA Recruitment.mp4


Why The Role Matters:

Join the School of Built Environment in this role of Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Architecture and Housing. This role will involve leading the design, delivery and review of architectural design courses in housing design. The role reports to the Director of Architecture and has no direct reports. UNSW’s Education Focussed roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students.   

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

Level C -

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience in architecture and housing design.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience as a university-level teacher and/or convenor within architectural design with focus on housing design.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development in architecture and housing.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales)
• Evidence of leading innovation and experimentation in architectural studio design and delivery and achieving exceptional student outcomes.
  
  

Level D (in addition to the above) –

• Demonstrated success in initiating course and curriculum development and improvement.
• Demonstrated experience as a national leader and recognised authority in the area of housing design (evidenced by e.g. keynote addresses, leadership in respected professional organisations, professional advocacy and policy development, etc).
• A record of engaging industry, communities and other diverse stakeholders in architectural design courses and student learning.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

Level C -

• Apply a well-defined teaching philosophy and a critically reflective teaching practice that inspires student learning in architecture, with a particular focus on housing design.
• Conduct and lead classes, assess student learning achievements and support students in both postgraduate and undergraduate courses.
• Design and develop learning activities and resources, and assessment and feedback using a range of approaches and learning environments.
• Lead the design/development of innovative approaches to teaching and learning in architecture and housing and participate in the exchange of these approaches with colleagues across the School, and the higher education sector more broadly (including published articles, discourse, best practice, etc).
• Support learning progression with students to achieve high levels of student satisfaction, and high employability outcomes aligned with industry needs (including these changing needs in the future).
• Manage course administration as Course Authority, including academic quality assurance.
  
  

Level D (in addition to the above) –

• Contribute to the review, development and/or design of architectural curriculum and accreditation.
• Work collaboratively with peers across the School, Faculty and UNSW and contribute to national dialogues in teaching and learning for architecture and housing, advancing cooperation, developing partnerships and informing practice.
• Engage with academic, professional and international organisations relevant to the objectives of the School and Faculty.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
  
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits


How to Apply:

Please submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 20^th October 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses how your skills and experience align to this position description (3 pages maximum).


Get in Touch:

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Philip Oldfield at p.oldfield@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Persa Tzakis at p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au.

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.