Are you an ARB-registered architect working in contemporary professional practice and passionate about helping prepare the next generation of architects?
About the role
The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint up to three Teaching Fellows in Architecture (0.2FTE / 7.4 hours per week) to contribute practitioner-informed teaching across our Architecture programmes.
We are looking for architects from commercially active and forward-thinking practices who can bring current industry knowledge, professional expertise and contemporary perspectives directly into the curriculum. We are particularly interested in practitioners working at the forefront of technical delivery, professional practice, existing building adaptation, sustainability and emerging modes of architectural production.
You will contribute to design studio teaching, workshops, reviews, technical and professional education, assessment and student development. Through your engagement with students, as a Teaching Fellow, you will help bridge the gap between architectural education and contemporary professional practice, ensuring graduates are equipped to respond confidently to the challenges of the built environment sector.
These appointments form part of a strategic investment in professional practice education and support the School's commitment to delivering professionally relevant, design-led and ARB-aligned architectural education. You will:
For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
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 ricky.burke@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 585159.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking practitioners who can demonstrate:
We welcome applications from architects whose expertise spans multiple areas of practice. Collectively, these appointments will broaden the range of professional knowledge available to students and strengthen the connection between architectural education and contemporary professional practice.
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 are creative, technically capable and professionally ready, able to respond to the environmental, social and technological challenges shaping contemporary architectural practice.
These appointments will play an important role in strengthening links between architectural education and professional practice, supporting ARB competencies and contributing to the continued development of both Architecture and Interior Architecture provision.
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.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
*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