Lecturer in Architectural Design R3

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
Vacancies: 1

Teaching and Research Staff

More than a job, a project.

Job description

About UIC Barcelona

UIC Barcelona is home to around 8,000 students and offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, around 30 international double degrees and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in different fields of knowledge. Since 1997, we have been teaching people based on a model of academic rigor, a fulfilling university life and enriching life experiences. Our UIC Barcelona team is made up of professionals who are qualified not only in their field of teaching, but also in research, management, administration, communication, services and systems. Beyond each individual’s professional endeavours, at UIC Barcelona you will also form part of a young and dynamic working environment.

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About the School of Architecture

UIC Barcelona School of Architecture was the first private school of architecture to open in Barcelona and after 20 years, it is now a pioneer in quality university teaching in this discipline.

The aim of the UIC Barcelona School of Architecture is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to become architects with a clear international vocation, critical spirit, creative capacities and knowledge of both current and new technologies. They are involved in society and are prepared to face the challenges of the future.

https://www.uic.es/en/architecture/introduction

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a senior researcher for our Architectural Design area to carry out research and teaching activities at the School of Architecture.

Key responsibilities

To obtain competitive grants
To publish articles in high-impact journals
To work as part of a team to prepare and present scientific projects
To provide quality education to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields related to the candidate’s speciality
To administer and/or coordinate study programmes as well as any other types of academic tasks assigned by the School of Architecture

Selection process

In May 2018, the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya received recognition from EURAXESS through a Human Resources Excellence in Research Award which ensures that candidates are selected purely on the basis of excellence criteria. The UIC Barcelona selection process involves:

An independent committee of experts who evaluate applications and decide which candidates will go on to the next stage. All the members of the committee are from outside the UIC Barcelona community.
An oral public defence by finalists: a presentation about their career (both academic and teaching) and research projects. Following this presentation, the examination panel will ask a series of questions to conclude the defence. The defence should last a total of 60 minutes.

What we offer

A tenure-track position (4 years) with a mid-term evaluation (depending on the candidate’s profile, the position could quickly become permanent).
A full-time contract, good working conditions in a dynamic and international scientific environment, flexible hours and research support.
A competitive salary that reflects the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Depending on the candidate’s value, a starter pack may be allocated.
Start date: to be negotiated with the candidate. The desired start date would be as close as possible to 1 September 2021.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted as a single document:

A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position
At least two reference letters
A comprehensive CV including contact details

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2021.

Requirements

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch. or M.Arch. or international equivalent) plus PhD in Architecture.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in teaching and research
C1 level English or similar.

Assessment criteria

The following aspects of the candidate’s CV will be evaluated:

Knowledge and professional experience

Accredited experience in built architecture with your own trajectory of architectural thought and demonstrable involvement in congresses, workshops and competition juries, as well as accreditation in the knowledge of fundamental sustainability methodology (environmental control, renewable energies, circular economy, etc.). Recognitions or awards in the field of architectural design will also be valued.
Ability to design course guides in the discipline of architectural design based on the academic objectives and to develop theoretical classes and practical exercises with an advanced knowledge of innovative teaching methodologies.
Knowledge of modelling, parametrisation and graphic representation of a project at any scale and the ability to conceptualise it both textually and graphically, relating the objective of the exercise to the project proposal.
General knowledge of works of universal architecture, mainly from the modernist architecture movement to the present day.
Experience of teaching in English
Have received accreditation from quality agencies (such as ANECA, AQU or equivalent), or have sufficient quality indicators to obtain it (in the latter case, the candidate will receive the Department of Architecture’s full support for processing their accreditation).

Competences

Understand and share the University’s mission, outlook and values
Interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work across different disciplines whether that is independently, as part of a team or as a group with other teachers.
The ability to supervise and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research projects.
Extensive experience working on publications in the field of architectural design and the capacity to prepare and publish teaching materials to be used by professors or students, and to organise lectures, events or exhibitions related to teaching activities.
Fluency in oral and written English
In the case of non-Spanish candidates, knowledge of Catalan and/or Spanish will be looked upon favourably.

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Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
Vacancies: 1

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