Professor of Architecture

About the Role

We are now seeking to appoint a Professor of Architecture. Candidates from all architecture-related research fields will be considered; those with research experience in cultural heritage and building conservation are particularly welcome. You are expected to help nurture new and existing research talent within the School whilst further developing your own individual research profile. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate your research leadership. You should have an international reputation with a successful track record of world-leading and internationally excellent research outputs, income generation and capacity building.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Architecture

Our existing architecture research focuses on the investigation of human aspects of architecture, spatial practices, urban heritage, material culture and the built environment. We have a well-equipped research infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art heritage CAVE facility. 86% of our research was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ during REF2021.

For any informal queries about the role or the ADBE team, please contact Dr Andrew Knight (Executive Dean for ADBE) at [email protected] .

Key Interview Dates: 13.05.24 & 24.05.24

About Us

The School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE), with over 3,000 students, is one of the largest in the UK. We offer a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Architecture, Architecture Technology, and Interior Architecture and Design.

In the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, we stand half way between science and philosophy; and between tradition and disruption. We embrace theoretical rigour and insist on providing hands-on experience for all our students. We celebrate design heritage, and we invite innovation.

We’re a nationally renowned stage for talent in making and design. We investigate the physicality of tools and tech, glass and grass, and bricks and mortar. We also explore the abstract excitement of ideas and creative philosophies.

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We also offer:

• 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Lifestyle Health Assessment or Private Medical Insurance.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success.  Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.