Lecturer in Architecture (Digital Design and Emerging Practice)

Lecturer in Architecture (Digital Design and Emerging Practice)

Are you an innovative architectural educator who can help shape the future of design through digital practice, computational thinking and emerging technologies?

Job details

Salary £39,906 to £56,535 per annum - Grade 7/8 Contractual hours 37 Basis FR Permanent Fulltime All Year Interview date Week Commencing 07 September 2026 Job category/type Academic/Research Date posted 23/07/2026 Job reference B1305 Attachments B1305 Job Description.pdf Location: Plymouth

About the role

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint two Lecturers in Architecture to join a dynamic and ambitious architecture team within the School of Art, Design and Architecture.

We are looking for an outstanding educator with expertise in digital design, computational methods and emerging technologies, and a passion for helping students critically engage with the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of architectural practice.

You will contribute across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through design studio teaching, curriculum development, assessment and academic support. Working within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, you will help students explore how computational design, artificial intelligence, digital fabrication, advanced representation and emerging forms of design practice can inform innovative, responsible and critically engaged architectural propositions.

As the school continues to strengthen its Architecture provision and develop new opportunities in Interior Architecture, you will contribute to a forward-looking educational environment committed to creative experimentation, technological innovation and design excellence. Additionally, you will:

• Deliver high-quality design studio teaching, tutorials and assessment across Architecture programmes.
• Support students in the application of digital tools, computational methods and emerging technologies within architectural design.
• Contribute to curriculum development, module leadership and enhancement activities.
• Encourage innovative approaches to architectural representation, design communication and design research.
• Engage in scholarly, professional or knowledge-exchange activity that strengthens teaching and maintains contemporary relevance.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Ricky Burke via email at or by telephone on .

What we're looking for

• A degree and/or professional qualification in Architecture and a strong understanding of contemporary architectural education and practice.
• Experience of studio teaching, design tutoring and assessment within architecture or closely related design disciplines.
• Expertise in digital design, computational design, advanced representation, AI-enabled design processes, digital fabrication, BIM and emerging forms of architectural practice.
• The ability to integrate creative, technical and critical approaches within design-led teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to inclusive and student-centred education.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine contemporary digital expertise with a critical understanding of how technology is transforming architectural design, communication and professional practice. Professional practice, design research and interdisciplinary collaboration are welcomed, but excellence in teaching and architectural pedagogy will be central to success in this role.

About us

The Architecture subject area sits within the School of Art, Design and Architecture, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment spanning architecture, urbanism, design, creative technologies and professional practice.

Our team brings together expertise in architectural design, sustainability, urban futures, digital innovation, critical and cultural studies, and professional practice. We are committed to preparing graduates who can respond creatively and responsibly to the environmental, social and technological challenges shaping the future of the built environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of our Architecture programmes and the development of new opportunities in Interior Architecture within a supportive, ambitious and research-active academic community.

The School of Art Design and Architecture holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you'll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today's global challenges.

For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at .

Our Offer

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here .

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages