Job Details
Department: Department of Architecture and the Built Environment
Location: Parkside
Salary: £44,131 to £51,182 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Post Status: Permanent
Reference: ABCE26020
Closing Date: 12 May 2026 23:59 BST
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world‑class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking—the assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Lecturer in Architecture to join our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, to contribute to teaching, practice, and research across our department and in particular our B.Arch in Architecture programme.
The successful candidate will join a forward‑looking course built on teaching excellence, critical design thinking, and student wellbeing grounded in professional responsibility. Our programme values intellectually rigorous learning, strong student support, and an educational culture that prepares graduates to contribute ethically and creatively to contemporary practice.
Powered by our distinctive STEAM agenda, we are committed to transforming the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We champion practice‑based learning, socio‑cultural and techno‑political awareness, and design as a transformative force. Our studios are spaces of experimentation, speculation, and responsibility—cultivating a radically disruptive constituency of care and nurturing imaginative, socially engaged futures.
To drive this mission forward, we are investing in exceptional academic staff who are at the cutting edge of practice, research, and pedagogy. Through active, immersive, hands‑on learning, our educators empower students to achieve significant educational gain and profound personal transformation. Together, we aim to shape designers capable of building a more just, inclusive, and caring world.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach across design studios and/or contextual studies, supporting students in development of conceptual, technical and professional skills.
* Deliver research‑informed, practice‑aligned teaching that strengthens abilities in drawing, modelling, detailing, representation, digital workflows, material specification and spatial strategy.
* Support curriculum delivery that reflects sustainability, social responsibility, digital literacy, material innovation and global futures.
* 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.
Essential Requirements
* Professional experience in architectural practice, strong design intelligence, and a reflective, evidence‑based approach to teaching that raises student ambition and develops confidence as emerging professionals.
* Demonstrate considered and fair student support, recognising that academic quality is strengthened through a respectful, supportive, and professional studio culture.
* UK Registered (ARB) and Chartered (RIBA) Architect with prior experience teaching in a UK School of Architecture.
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Peter Baldwin at peter.baldwin@bcu.ac.uk.
Why work for us
* Work‑life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
* 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.
Visa Sponsorship
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
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