Associate Lecturer - Design and Architecture

About us

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300 employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

About the role

The Fire Safe Design March programme draws upon the related and internationally recognised expertise within the Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering Department (CEGE) and the Bartlett School School of Architecture.

The purpose of the post is to actively participate in the CEGE MArch Fire Safe Design Programme and to teach and coordinate the Design Study 1 + 2 Module. The core modules are taken by all MArch FSD students. The post holder will:

• Prepare and deliver appropriate teaching material, including the organisation and management of lectures, workshops and weekly tutorials, as part of the delivery of the relevant module requirements
• Demonstrate inclusive teaching practices
• Prepare and distribute assignments, organise first and second marking, carry out third marking, enter and check final marks and supervise timely and effective return of marks to students via Email or Moodle. Address any examination irregularities. Manage late summer submissions as necessary
• General record keeping, as needed

Act as a first point of contact to students, particularly with regard to absences, late submissions, extenuating circumstances, and special cases

This is a fixed-term (sabbatical cover) role until the latest 30^th September 2025.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

About you

Key requirements for this role:

• A higher degree in architecture and ARB accredited Part 3 qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of architectural professional, technical and environmental regulations and standards and their relation to design strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of structural - and environmental design principles
• Significant experience working in a professional architectural practice context.
• Track record of high-level University teaching leading students to a recognised high standard of work.

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