Multiple positions for Assistant or Associate Professor in Architectural Engineering and Technology

The department of Architectural Engineering + Technology wants to welcome new colleagues at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Delft University of Technology invites applications for faculty positions at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, specifically in the Department of Architectural Engineering & Technology. The positions are set to commence in Summer 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, with appointments available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Delft University of Technology is committed to contributing to the resolution of global challenges, educating socially responsible engineers, and advancing the frontiers of engineering science. In this content, the responsibilities of successful applicants will encompass advising Ph.D. students, teaching, and course development at both undergraduate and graduate levels, establishing an externally funded research program, and contributing to university and the profession. Our new colleagues will benefit from excellent (field)labs, research and office facilities.

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• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. when applying and preferably have some post-doctoral experience.
• Ideally the candidates’ background is in Architectural Engineering or a related field, such as Architecture or Civil Engineering; or in other academic fields with demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to the field of Architectural Engineering.
• We particularly welcome applications from individuals with research and teaching interests crossing various areas relevant to Architectural Engineering & Technology, who can contribute to a design focused department and impact the societal challenges of climate change, shortage of raw materials and urban inequality that provide direction to the faculty’s education and research.
• Among others, we strongly encourage applications along innovative directions in: Modern and Recent Heritage; and/or Data-driven / Computational Architecture & AI; and/or Digital Technologies for Heritage; and/or Health & Comfort.
• We specifically seek candidates with demonstrated ability in acquiring (near and far future) external funding.
• Our new colleague is envisioned to think strategically, be proactive in identifying and implementing opportunities for the department.
• We are looking for a colleague with a strategic overview across different specialisms, capable of connecting content-wise.
• We are a department that rewards teamwork, thus social skills such as sharing knowledge and flexibility, a commitment to collegiality, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines are also expected.

The employment contract is for 18 months with the prospect of a permanent contract.
The positions are for a 32 to 40 hours working week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. A salary based on scale 11/12/13/14, depending on the candidate's work experience and expertise, and based on a fulltime employment, is:
• Assistant Professor:
Scale 11 (minimum of €4.332,- and maximum of €5.929,-.)
Scale 12 (minimum of €5.247,- and maximum of €6.737,-.)
• Associate Professor::
Scale 13 (minimum of €6.002,- and maximum of €7.305,-.)
Scale 14 (minimum of €6.305,- and maximum of €8.025,-)

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.
Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you haveless than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.

TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language.

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values  and we actively engage  to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment has a leading role in education and research worldwide. The driving force behind the faculty’s success is its robust research profile combined with the energy and creativity of its student body and academic community. It is buzzing with energy from early in the morning until late at night, with four thousand people studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Our faculty has a strong focus on 'design-oriented research’, which has given it a top position in world rankings.

Staff and students are working to improve the built environment with the help of a broad set of disciplines, including architectural design, urban planning, building technology, social sciences, process management, and geo-information science. The faculty works closely with other faculties, universities, private parties, and the public sector, and has an extensive network in the Netherlands as well as internationally.

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For more information about this vacancy, please contact Onno de Wit, department manager, e-mail: [email protected]. 

For information about the application procedure, please contact Julia Kreuwel, HR advisor, e-mail: [email protected].

The position will remain open until February 4, 2024 (local Dutch time: UTC time + 2 hrs). You must apply via the "Apply now" button. Applications via e-mail will not be processed.     

All qualified candidates, both junior and mid-career academics are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive but compact application, including a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; and strategic statements – not exceeding 2000 words - outlining their research and teaching interests, their view on these fields’ future, and their visions on own intended achievements in near to mid future. The application should also include the names and contact information of no fewer than three references.

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
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