Teaching and Research Position in Professional Practice Architecture
6 days ago
Position Overview
Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a pioneering, international research university located in Suzhou, China. As a unique collaborative institution between the University of Liverpool and Xi an Jiaotong University, XJTLU offers students a world-class education that integrates the best of East and West.
We are seeking applications for the position of Associate / Senior Associate / Full Professor in Professional Practice in Architecture, to join our Design School. The successful candidate will be part of our dynamic team, contributing to the development of our undergraduate and graduate architecture programs.
About the Role
The Professor will lead architectural and spatial design from a professional practice lens, guiding the Design School towards the next phase of higher education in the creative fields and professional praxis in national and international realms.
The role encompasses a blend of teaching, university service, and research or scholarly activities. You will work closely with colleagues to advance design andragogy and foster stronger ties with professional design practice. Key responsibilities include creating and delivering courses that engage with contemporary and future topics in design processes and practices, career development, regulatory environments, and social responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Teach one design studio and one taught module a semester, including student academic mentoring;
- Design research through the academic realm via research projects, innovations and publications, architectural professional practice, or art in architecture;
- Applications to external research funds;
- Service to support the administrative side of the Department, Design School and the University or extracurricular activities for students, staff, and discipline as appropriate;
- Complete the Higher Education Qualification unless you already hold one teaching certification or similar;
- Participation in Departmental and Design School activities and administrative life;
- Duties assigned by the Head of the Department;
- The typical distribution of teaching, research, and service in the conventional academic track is 40:40:20.
Qualifications
Successful applicants should possess:
- PhD in Architecture with five years of teaching experience;
- Or a Master s degree in Architecture with a minimum 7 years of practice, including extensive senior executive experience equivalent to design Director and 2 years of education experience;
- Or a Bachelor s degree in Architecture with a minimum 10 years of practice, including extensive senior executive experience equivalent to design Director and 2 years of education experience;
- Professional Praxis expertise and track record of national and international impact.
Fluent in English.
For more senior ranks, PhD in Architecture with a minimum of 7 years of academic experience and excellence in academic achievements Or a Master s degree in Architecture with a minimum 10 years of practice, including extensive senior executive experience equivalent to design Director and 2 years of education experience Professional Praxis expertise and track record of national and international impact Fluent in English
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: Competitive salary in the market (£70,000-£100,000 per annum)
- Allowance: XJTLU provides various month/annual/one-off allowances, such as housing allowance, travel allowance, relocation allowance, child education allowance, etc.
- Commercial insurance: International insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members (details refer to the University Policy).
- Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (11 days), Annual Leave (36 days), Family Matters Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Marriage Leave, Paternity Leave, Parental Leave, Research Leaves, etc.
- Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visas and residence permits in China for the staff.
How to Apply
Please submit your application on XJTLU career website: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3947&company=xjtlu.
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