Job description
School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering
Full-time, 8 months fixed-term contract, (Maternity cover, until approx. 31/07/2026).
The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering is seeking an outstanding colleague dedicated to a full-time teaching and scholarship role on its highly regarded undergraduate degree programme in Architecture.
The programme builds on the University’s heritage in design and making, with some of its earliest pedagogical philosophies taking in ‘training on production’ and ‘learning through doing’. The architect-maker ethos is embedded throughout our teaching and is celebrated in the design and production of an annual pavilion, a ‘live’ school design project, artistic installations and annual summer school workshops with international collaborators. This is an exciting opportunity for you to help us deliver an outstanding student experience. Formulating project briefs and module content will require knowledge of the substantive content, underpinning methodologies, as well as assessment procedures and good practice. The post holder will work closely with Academic staff to develop a high-quality pedagogy that ensures the programme is delivered to a high standard.
We are looking for a trained architect, ideally professionally qualified, with practical experience of working in architectural practice. Applicants with additional experience or knowledge in one or more of the following architecture areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Architectural technology (materials, construction, structures), Design theory and practice (design studio), Cultural context (history and theory) and Professional Practice.
The successful appointee will join the School’s architecture group, the members of which have a wide range of interests that include: urban theory and studies, material and construction technology, design practice and climate based daylight modelling.
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Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Closing date: 30 November 2025