At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in architecture education, shaping future architects through engaging teaching.
- Company: Birmingham City University, a forward-thinking institution committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, career development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive community that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives and the future of architecture.
- Qualifications: Registered Architect with significant teaching experience and a passion for student success.
The predicted salary is between 60842 - 60842 £ per year.
Department of Architecture and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Location: Parkside.
Salary: £52,462‑£60,842 per annum.
Type: Full Time, Permanent.
Reference: ABCE26030‑R.
Release date: 08 July 2026; closing date: 08 August 2026.
Overview
Our newly reconceptualised department emerges from the convergence of the Birmingham School of Architecture and Design and the College of the Built Environment. We are shaping a Place of Praxis where architectural, spatial, technical and environmental design are understood first as agency. Every drawing, join, gesture, proposal and policy carries ethical and political consequence; the built environment is never neutral – it shapes lives, structures power and distributes concern and care.
The Role
To lead the development, delivery and continual evolution of our B.Arch and M.Arch programmes. The successful candidate will join a forward‑looking course built on teaching excellence, critical design thinking and student wellbeing grounded in professional responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic leadership within the programmes, contributing to strategic planning, course direction and enhancement of the student experience.
- Lead curriculum development, ensuring innovative, research‑informed, industry‑engaged and socially responsive approaches across modules and studio pathways.
- Teach across undergraduate and postgraduate studios, with a focus on integrated design, spatial resolution and real‑world practice.
- Deliver research‑informed, practice‑aligned teaching that strengthens abilities in drawing, modelling, detailing, representation, digital workflows, material specification and spatial strategy.
- Model excellence in research‑informed pedagogy, embedding sustainable, inclusive and ethically grounded design principles.
- Mentor and support staff and students as makers, thinkers, activists, practitioners and researchers.
- Champion diversity and belonging, fostering a learning environment that values multiple cultures, experiences and perspectives.
- Provide responsible pastoral support, encouraging engagement, wellbeing, academic integrity and professional conduct.
- Help students connect design ideas to real‑world considerations, including technical requirements, ethical implications, industry and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to industry‑focused learning activities such as external talks, practice workshops or live briefs that enhance professional awareness and employability.
The role supports a distinctive STEAM agenda that values practice‑based learning, socio‑cultural and techno‑political awareness, and design as a transformative force.
Person Specification
- UK Registered (ARB) and Chartered (RIBA) Architect.
- Prior significant teaching experience in a UK school of architecture, ideally with module, year and course leadership.
- Familiarity with ARB and RIBA accreditation and validation processes.
- Professional knowledge from practice, design intelligence and a reflective, evidence‑based approach to teaching.
- Demonstrated fair student support and an ability to foster a respectful, supportive and professional studio culture.
- Experience in integrating research, practice and pedagogy to raise student ambition and confidence as emerging professionals.
Further Information
Applicants are welcome to contact Peter Baldwin at peter.baldwin@bcu.ac.uk with any queries about the post.
Why work for us
- Work‑life balance – generous leave and flexible working.
- Career development – opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
- Reward and wellbeing – competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
- Inclusive culture – a supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. We invite candidates who are passionate about shaping a more just, inclusive and caring world through architecture.
Senior Lecturer in Architecture (2 Posts) in Birmingham employer: BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Birmingham City University is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the educational sector, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance learner analytics in a vibrant city like Birmingham.
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