Part-time (0.2 FTE role, with contracted hours managed on an annualised basis.)
Grade 7 (£42,254 – £46,049 FTE) or Grade 8 (£47,389-£56,535 FTE), pro rata depending on experience.
We are seeking an exceptional Lecturer (T&S) for our Wuhan BA Architectural Studies to join the Architecture & Urban Planning team.
In this role you will support our BA(Hons) Architectural Studies programme as part of our flying faculty which teaches in Wuhan, China, and in Dundee. Your experience in practice and teaching will enable you to develop and deliver lectures and studio teaching, and support colleagues and students. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative teaching partnership, supporting the development of architectural education to prepare students for their design careers.
The Faculty brings together six divisions across art and design, humanities, social sciences, and social professions. Each division contributes distinctive and collaborative expertise and strengths to our research, education and engagement activities. Our education portfolio is increasingly interdisciplinary underpinned by strong disciplinary specialisms. To find out more: Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Dundee, UK
You will play an important role in supporting colleagues and students in Wuhan and Dundee, ensuring a high-quality education and student experience to prepare students for a changing professional context. You will work closely with the Academic Lead and the teaching team, contributing to course development, delivery and assessment to build on our strong international relationship and support the University’s financial sustainability.
Travel to China and teaching in Wuhan is a core aspect of this role. The role will involve one or two trips to China each year, typically lasting two to four weeks. The timing and duration of travel will be determined by operational and business needs and communicated as far in advance as reasonably practicable.
At Grade 7 you will be responsible for:
- Working with the Academic Lead and Programme Manager to plan in-country visits
- Teaching studio and lecturing in Wuhan for 3-6 weeks a year
- Developing, delivering and assessing coursework to meet quality standards
- Participating in team planning meetings
At Grade 8 in addition to responsibilities outlined above you will be responsible for:
- Working with the Academic Lead to prepare teaching materials for delivery by others
- Supervising the activities of other staff
- Supporting the Programme Lead and Deputy Lead when necessary
- Participating in partnership meetings in Wuhan and Dundee when necessary
Essential
- Strong design studio teaching experience
- Strong organisational and personal communication skills
- Flexibility to work in an international educational system
- Willingness to travel to China
- A post-graduate degree in Architecture
- A professional qualification in architecture (RIBA or equivalent)
Find out more about the University of Dundee: Working at the University of Dundee
Any offer is conditional upon the individual having, or able to obtain, the right to work in the UK. You are encouraged to review UK Government immigration guidance to assess your eligibility to work in the UK, including consideration of visa options available, prior to applying.
In addition, as the role involves working in China, the role holder must have, or be eligible to obtain, the necessary permission to work in China. Support with applications for relevant work visas will be provided where required.
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