SalaryLecturer £40,497 - £44,128 Senior Lecturer £45,413 - £55,755
Contractual hours37
BasisFull-Time
Job category/typePermanent - Full-Time
Job referenceREC00003404
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The School of Architecture, Art & Design is a design-led, creative, and collaborative School, dedicated to giving our students the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in design. We are one of two Schools within the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, the creative hub of the University, which provides access to a broad range of making facilities and interdisciplinary interactions, encouraging and supporting students and staff to establish creative alliances and collaborations.
The role We are looking for an individual with landscape architecture practice and teaching experience to actively contribute to studio teaching and lead modules on our undergraduate and post-graduate Architecture Courses, with a particular focus on the integration of landscape architecture and urban design in architectural education..Experience and knowledge of UK landscape architecture and urban design practice, and architectural education are essential. Current practice and/or a research focus in one of these areas and links to the construction industry are desirable.
Working closely with the Architecture team, the successful candidate will contribute and collaborate on the successful organisation, teaching, assessment, and development of current and future courses, with opportunities to be involved in research and cross-disciplinary activities.
The candidate We are seeking to recruit an innovative educator to join the Architecture teaching team. Applicants should be able to demonstrate professional knowledge of, and experience in, landscape architecture design practice, together with academic teaching experience. They will have a first degree in a relevant discipline, a post-graduate qualification in Landscape Architecture, and be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
The successful candidate should also have an interest in emerging technologies and familiarity with the use of virtual learning environments and associated teaching methodologies.
The successful applicant will be appointed on the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer scale in accordance with qualifications and experience. Interviews are anticipated to be held 4 July 2025. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lynne Mesher via email: lynne.mesher@port.ac.uk
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
