About the Opportunity
Discipline
Design & Communication Studies
Faculty
Social Sciences
Location
London Devon House / Portsoken (St Katharine Docks)
Term
Parttime (0.17FTE); Fixed Term (dates by agreement)
Salary Range
Lecturer (G7) 40847 to 45949 progressing to 48763 once in post
Benefits
The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance offer flexible working and parental leaveopportunities an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free confidential advice on both home and work concernsaswell asoptional private medical insurance season ticket loans andbeingpart of the cycle to work scheme.
Line Management Responsibility
N/A
Reports to
Assigned faculty line manager in the Social Sciences
Start date (dependent on successful completion of relevant checks)
By arrangement
The role
Northeastern University London invites applications for a Lecturer in Architecture. The appointee will contribute to teaching Architectural Technology with an emphasis on construction fundamentals and the impact of design decisions on architectural space and experience. Applicants should demonstrate a broad understanding of architectural practice including awareness of sustainability ethics and contemporary best practices. All appointments will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of demonstrated teaching excellence.
Core duties will include development and provision of innovative and inclusive teaching in relevant areas of Architecture at the undergraduate level (level 4). All teaching occurs in person on our central London campus. Preference may be given to candidates with active interests in the relationship of Architecture to one or more of the following areas: datadriven humanities and social sciences diversity and inclusion sustainable cities.
Priority will be given to Northeastern University London faculty nearing the end of fixed term contracts.
We particularly encourage applications from those with an interest in innovative teaching learning and assessment; those with experience of supporting a wide variety of students; and those belonging to groups underrepresented in UK higher education. We are open to appointing on a reduced fraction/jobshare basis subject to our business needs.
About the Faculty
The appointee will work in a multidisciplinary team within the Faculty of Social Sciences and is likely to contribute to work across a variety of teams both faculty and professional services colleagues particularly in the entrepreneurship and educational innovation space.
In a typical academic year the Design & Communication Studies team led by a Head of Discipline includes up to 10 academic staff delivering courses in the areas such as History and Theory of Design UX Design Architectural Design and Representation Intercultural Communication and Public Speaking.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has approximately 70 academic staff including academics in Economics Politics and International Relations Sociology Anthropology Psychology and Design & Communication Studies. The University provides a positive environment for interdisciplinary collaborations and encourages work across disciplinary boundaries.
Person Specification Criteria
To undertake this role the following should applyshould you not have the experience below please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role. Unless specified all criteria are considered essential.
Qualifications
- Masters degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area
- PhD completed or near completion (all but dissertation) or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area (desirable)
- FHEA status or equivalent achieved or expected (desirable)
Key Criteria
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Vasilena Vassilev Head of Discipline for Design & Communication Studies ( ). However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application Process
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary. Applications must include a full curriculum vitae a cover letter that sets out concisely and in ways relevant to this role how the applicant meets the person specification criteria and a teaching statement (1 page maximum).
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Job sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Position Type
Salary Range
Lecturer (G7) 40847 to 45949 progressing to 48763 per annum once in post
Additional Information
About the University
Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern Universitys global campus network.Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking encourage interdisciplinary study and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.
Inspired by excellence infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion at NU London being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators builders and London is growing quickly offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1500 students our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.
Choose NU London
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents the University supports staff maintaininga good work/life balance your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us and our offerings encompass:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
- Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
- Support with private medical insurance.
- Eye test reimbursement.
- Cycle Scheme vouchers.
- 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Vasilena Vassilev
They can be reached at the following:
However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made by 23:59 on the job postings end date (if applicable).
Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Employment Type : Part-Time
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Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 40847 - 45949
