Lecturer in Architecture (Design, Technical Integration and Building Adaption)

Lecturer in Architecture (Design, Technical Integration and Building Adaption)

Salary £39,906 to £56,535 per annum - Grade 7/8 Contractual hours 37 Basis FR Permanent Fulltime All Year Interview date Week commencing 14th September 2026 Job category/type Academic/Research Date posted 29/07/2026 Job reference B1317 Attachments B1317 Job Description.pdf

Description

Are you an exceptional architectural educator who can help students connect ambitious design thinking with technical resolution, building adaptation and the realities of contemporary architectural practice?

About the role

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Architecture to join a dynamic and ambitious architecture team.

We are looking for an outstanding educator with expertise in architectural design, technical design development, building adaptation, retrofit or related fields, who can help students develop imaginative and critically informed architectural proposals that are both ambitious and technically robust.

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 enable students to integrate spatial, material, technical, environmental and social considerations within coherent design proposals and develop an understanding of how architectural ideas are translated into buildable and adaptable interventions.

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 design excellence, technical literacy and responsible stewardship of the built environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality design studio teaching, tutorials and assessment across Architecture programmes.
• Guiding students in developing creative, technically informed and environmentally responsible design proposals.
• Supporting the integration of technical design development, material understanding and building adaptation within architectural education.
• Contributing to curriculum development, module leadership and enhancement activities.
• Engaging 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: by email at 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 architectural design, technical design development, building adaptation and adaptive reuse, retrofit, material systems, environmental design or related areas of contemporary practice.
• The ability to lead design-led teaching that integrates creativity, technical understanding, environmental responsibility and critical enquiry.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to inclusive and student-centred education.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong design expertise with an ability to help students understand the relationship between architectural thinking, technical development and the transformation of existing environments. Professional practice, design research and interdisciplinary collaboration are welcomed, but excellence in teaching and design education will be central to success in this role.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

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

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

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

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