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University of Huddersfield School of Art, Design and Architecture Architecture and 3D Design

Lecturer in Architecture/Architectural Technology

Further Particulars Vacancy Reference: 5540 October 2010

Closing Date: 04 November 2010 Proposed Interview Date: 30 November 2010

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Background Information The University of Huddersfield‟s roots go back some 160 years. Throughout its history the university has been committed to meeting the needs and aspirations of its students. This remains its key focus. We are a successful, popular and innovative modern university that offers a wide range of education and training and we are proud of our achievements. The University of Huddersfield has a student population of over 23,000 undertaking a wide range of courses covering the wealth creating, cultural and social welfare aspects of our economy. It employs nearly 700 full-time academic staff, over 500 part-time academic staff and about 800 administrative, technical and support staff. Turnover is over £120m. In the first National Student Survey we scored more highly than any other university in West or South Yorkshire. In the 2006 survey we were the top “new” University in the country, according to the Times Higher compilation. We were the top ranking University for teaching quality among all post-92 UK Universities in the North of England in the Times Higher Education Supplement League Table in May 2005. In the 2008 survey the University led the country in the subjects of History, Initial Teacher Training, Tourism and Transport where Huddersfield students voted it the top UK university – an astounding 99% of History students are satisfied with their course. Also in the top ten nationally, and leading the field in Yorkshire, were Huddersfield courses in Accountancy, Building, Food Science, Physiotherapy, Nursing and Politics. All subjects inspected by the QAA since 2000 have achieved the highest teaching quality rating available. The QAA Audit in 2006 confirmed “complete confidence” in the University‟s teaching programmes and the future management of academic standards. In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, the university submitted over 100 staff in 12 subject areas. A third was graded as „internationally excellent‟ or „world leading‟ and three-quarters was assessed as „internationally recognised‟ and ten subjects – Chemistry, Computing, Education, Engineering, Accountancy, Social Work, Sociology, English, History, and Music – had some of its research that was identified as being „World Leading‟ or „Internationally Excellent‟. The University has a history of close involvement with industry, business and its cultural community. The extent of that involvement is probably best illustrated by the fact that in terms of its headcount it has the second highest proportion of sandwich students and the highest proportion of sandwich and part-time students in the North of England. The University connects with the world outside the campus, with links to a broad range of companies and organisations. Our connections help us to keep our courses relevant to the world of work and ensure our students have good employability skills. The University‟s vision is “To be an inspiring, innovative University of international renown” and its mission is to “To deliver an accessible and inspirational learning experience, to undertake pioneering research and professional practice, and to engage fully with employers and the community”. We draw our students from a broad range of school leavers and postgraduates as well as those seeking learning opportunities throughout their lives, from both the United Kingdom and overseas. We celebrate diversity and tolerance and promote independent thought, employability and personal achievement. The University focuses on providing opportunities for all, especially groups not currently well represented in higher education.

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Part-time provision (over 7,500 students) plays a significant part in the process of widening access. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff and the pleasant environment, both identified as strengths in the recent student survey carried out by an external market research company, are also key contributors to the University‟s success in this area. The University‟s staff are involved in scholarship, research and reach-out activities. It wants to attract and retain the best staff, provide opportunities for them to remain professionally engaged and up-to-date, create opportunities for graduate study, disseminate knowledge for the benefit of society and produce meaningful case study material for the undergraduate curriculum. We were one of the first universities in the country to achieve institutional recognition under the Investors in People Award in 1999 and have maintained that standard through the subsequent four reviews. The University was particularly pleased to note a statement from the assessor of the last accreditation in November 2008 which said “the University now must have one of the strongest HR functions in HE”. We are committed to the development and support of our staff. In the Quality of Working Life Survey, looking at satisfaction and well being of our staff, the University of Huddersfield had higher scores across all six factors than the Higher Education benchmark, showing lower levels of stress and greater satisfaction with working conditions then the benchmark data. In summary, the University celebrates diversity and tolerance and promotes independent thought, employability and personal achievement. It provides opportunities for all, especially groups not currently well-represented in higher education. The University connects with the world outside the campus, with links to a broad range of companies and organisations. Its connections help it to keep its courses relevant to the world of work and ensure students have good employability skills. A profile of our students (excluding our collaborative partners) - 57% are female; - 68% are mature (>21); - 68% are full-time (FT/S) and 32% are part-time (PT); - 97% are UK/EU and 3% are overseas students; - 83% are undergraduate, 17% are post-graduate ; - 18% of all students are on sandwich courses; - 19% declare themselves as non-white. The University of Huddersfield takes pride in managing itself effectively. Its culture is one of collaboration and support with a governance structure that reflects its academic diversity, and devolved responsibility but a common institutional purpose. The University is composed of seven academic Schools, each led by a Dean, and a number of services. The Schools are: Applied Sciences (12% of FTE); Computing and Engineering (10% of FTE);

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Art, Design and Architecture (14% of FTE); Education and Professional Development (9 % of FTE + 6% CPCET)); The Business School (16% of FTE); Human and Health Sciences (22% of FTE); Music, Humanities and Media. (10% FTE). The nine main services are: Computing and Library Services Estates and Facilities Financial Services Human Resources International Office Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment The Registry Research and Enterprise Student Services Vice-Chancellor‟s Office. The University operates a devolved structure that trusts staff to take responsibilities for their areas of activity. The funding allocation to Schools is made in direct proportion to what they earn and the allocation to services varies according to the changing nature of their duties in the context of the total income available. University Campus Barnsley and University Campus Oldham The University has a campus in Barnsley and one in Oldham, both established in 2005. It was awarded about £12m of funding from HEFCE‟s Strategic Development Fund, from the regional development agency Yorkshire Forward and from the European Regional Development Fund for a trans-regional project to develop these two new higher education centres. The University aims to increase opportunities for higher education in the two towns that currently have low participation rates and student numbers are planned to increase to up to 4,000 in total over the next ten years. Huddersfield The University is located close to the centre of the thriving West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. Huddersfield has an extensive range of new retail and social developments with many new shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Near to areas of outstanding natural beauty publicised in TV programmes such as “Last of the Summer Wine” and “Where the Heart Is” we are also in easy reach of Leeds and Manchester. Both are just 45 minutes by road and with quicker access via the regular cross Pennine rail service. Surrounded by a number of attractive villages in the Holme and Colne valleys and within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and the major urban centres of Leeds and Manchester; the cost of housing compares very favourably with other regions in Britain. The choice of where to live is outstanding. The town is well known for its musical traditions, including the world famous Huddersfield Choral Society and the internationally renowned Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. The Lawrence Batley Theatre and a large sports stadium host various cultural and sporting events respectively. Our striking town centre campus straddles the refurbished Huddersfield Narrow Canal and offers extensive views of the wooded Pennine foothills. The campus

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combines both new and historic buildings. The University has won Civic Trust Awards for the imaginative refurbishment of historic mill buildings for the teaching of Computing, Engineering and Architecture. A purpose-built Students‟ Union and new Media and Drama facilities are examples of the recent build. A dedicated Arts and Music building was completed in 2008 and a new Business School, due for completion in 2010, is the latest development in an ambitious construction and refurbishment programme. University of Huddersfield Queensgate, Huddersfield, UK, HD1 3DH www.hud.ac.uk

The School of Art, Design and Architecture The School name reflects the breadth of the School‟s curriculum and the evolving philosophy and interdisciplinary nature of the creative industries. In September 2007, the School was structured into three departments, each having a cognate group of disciplines in which identity and specialist support is developed. Each department is responsible for developing the highest levels of academic excellence, research and knowledge transfer and has responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate provision so that shared and innovative practices in teaching and learning will be implemented across departments and will engage staff and students in a sense of belonging and the exchange of ideas. The University Campuses at Oldham and Barnsley are integrated into the departmental structure. Collaborative activities include St Helen‟s College, Huddersfield Technical College, Dewsbury College, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore and Caritas Bianchi, Kowloon, Hong Kong. In 2008 the School moved Fashion, Creative Imaging, Multimedia and Business Design courses into a purpose built specialist creative arts building (CAB) which is a flagship building for the University and the School. At a cost of £14 million it provides exceptional resources for staff and students, exhibition space and forms the heart of the School‟s management. The School also has excellent space in other buildings all located within easy proximity of each other. Architecture is housed in an award winning converted mill, Textiles and Contemporary Art are based in refurbished buildings opposite CAB (completed summer 2007). Other moves in 2008 enabled the School to operate in three zones to allow for spatial cohesion and to provide the best learning environment for the three departments. Significant challenges over the next three years include: Introduction of additional income streams Smooth estates moves to ensure appropriate accommodation for the School Leadership in the new Art, Design and Architecture pedagogy and its impact on workloads supported by effective structures and processes Review of overseas activity Working towards a 2011 business plan

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Department of Art

c500 students

Communication Arts BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Design BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Contemporary Arts BA (Hons) Advertising Design BA (Hons) Graphics Top-up Digital Media BA (Hons) Multimedia Design Design BA (Hons) Animation & Motion Graphics (subject to validation) BA (Hons) Photography (subject to validation) BA (Hons) Virtual Reality Design with Animation University Campus BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Art & Design FT/PT Barnsley University Campus Oldham

FdA Multimedia BA (Hons) Digital Arts Practice Top-up

Department of Design Fashion

Textiles

c800 students

BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Marketing, Manufacture & Promotion BA (Hons) Fashion, Design with Textiles BA (Hons) Fashion Top-up BA (Hons) Fashion, Media & Promotion BA (Hons) Costume with Textiles BA (Hons) Textile Crafts BA/BSc (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion & Interiors BA (Hons) Surface Design for Fashion & Interiors BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Buying, Management, Retailing

Department of Architecture

c700 students

Architecture

BA/BSc (Hons) Architectural and Interior Design Foundation Programme BA (Hons) Architecture/Architecture (Home/International) DipArch/M Architecture (Home/International) BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology MA Architecture MSc Sustainable Architecture

Interior Design

BA (Hons) Interior/Exhibition & Retail Design MA Spatial Design BA/BSc (Hons) Product Design BA (Hons) Transport Design BA (Hons) 3D Design: Fine Products & Creative Enterprise FdSc Construction FT/PT BSc Construction Top-up

3D Design

University Campus Barnsley University Campus Oldham

FdSc Construction FT/PT FdSc Architectural Technology & Interior Design FT/PT BSc (Hons) Construction & Project Management FT/PT

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Technical, administrative and secretarial support is provided by a team of 25 technicians and 20 administrative/clerical staff. As well as the secretarial and administrative support located in the departmental offices, there are central core School services, such as Finance & Planning, School Office and Marketing & Recruitment which have cross-School responsibilities alongside School-specific teaching and learning resources. Teaching & Learning Resources include the „Trend Hub‟ which is a reference point for Design futures, archives and research; the Technical Reference Bureau for Architecture and Design: the use and proliferation of Blackboard ULE, a loans service and CAD&IT support. Computing and printing is a School support service that works across departments, as well as providing particular specialist support to disciplines. Further technical support is provided by skilled technicians in workshops relating to the curriculum and includes extensive resources in Fashion, Textiles, 3D, Modelmaking and CAD&IT. The School operates out of six buildings in co-located zones that focus on the departments and the ability to maximise high level investment whilst at the same time offering students the opportunity to work across departments.

School Mission Statement, Values and Characteristics The mission of the School is to foster the next generation of creative practitioners, who will maximise their contribution to the cultural, social, and economic well being of society. We believe that creativity is the currency of our time and it has no boundaries. All graduates of the School will have well developed creative, technical and cognitive skills as well as business knowledge and understanding. All graduates will understand their own position in relation to the ethical and sustainable drivers of our society. We passionately believe in providing a dynamic and interactive learning community which allows students and staff to nurture develop and exploit their creative talents towards their own professional intent. At the heart of our provision is an ideas led approach to creative risk, exploration, questioning, entrepreneurship and collaboration towards the pursuit of the most innovative and creative work. Our students are ready for employment and or further study by the unique way we structure our courses to reflect the way in which the creative industries work, thereby offering students a multitude of experience in real life situations. We work closely with employers and professional statutory bodies to ensure currency of the curriculum at all times.

School Values We value: creativity as the currency of our time and that it has no boundaries the development of core creative skills, concepts and business awareness that can be applied in a variety of creative industries contexts being able to provide a high quality learning environment that is contemporary and supportive being able to work collaboratively within the creative and cultural industries in the pursuit of entrepreneurship, innovation and curriculum currency

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being able to develop skills needed for lifelong learning and the continued study within the School the importance of the knowledge base of all our staff and their ability to transfer that knowledge to others reflective and critical approaches to the exchange of ideas within an equal opportunity context including the understanding of cultures, diversity, individuality and creative practices the ability to make a difference to the society in which we live and work.

School Characteristics Innovation and risk in relation to creativity Artist/designer as a leader Individuality, creativity, skill, talent Diverse and rewarding careers Overarching aim to make better lives for people through solutions to problems Responsible and socially aware outcomes Emerging and defining trends and issues Ideas driven – linked to commercial contexts (Work in a wide contextual, theoretical and business context) Cross disciplinary knowledge (virtue of the estate) Dynamic and interactive environments and exchange of ideas Creative arts based Flexibility of teaching and learning styles.

Post Details The architecture subject team is friendly, energetic and positive. We now seek to deepen the expertise within the team by appointing an additional half time Lecturer in Architecture/ Architectural Technology This is a great opportunity to join a busy, enthusiastic team and to play an important part in the future development of the School. You will be expected to contribute to delivery of architectural design and technology teaching across the architecture suite of courses. A Masters Qualification and experience of teaching at this level is therefore essential and an understanding of course design and delivery in architectural education in the UK/EU is desirable. In order to undertake this challenging role, you will be an adaptable and pragmatic organiser. You will be an architect with a strong design portfolio and a record of research/scholarly activity through teaching or other relevant practical experience. In addition you will have specific expertise in one or more of the following areas: Design, Technology/Tectonics. You will have a strong academic track record and a record of research or scholarly activity, through teaching or other relevant practical experience.

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Job Description Job Title: Responsible to: Grade:

Lecturer Subject Leader/Head of Division 7

Main Objectives To plan, design and deliver educational programmes. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Design teaching material and deliver across a range of modules or within a subject area, using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods. 2. Within the subject team plan, design and develop learning outcomes and materials. 3. Contribute to the revision and improvements in the curriculum content and delivery. 4. Supervise student projects, field trips and placements. 5. Act as a personal tutor Assist with enrolment Advise tutees on academic or personal matters Keep in touch with tutees regularly Keep a record of extenuating circumstances and pass to year tutors Refer students wishing to withdraw to Course Leader Refer students to specialist student support services where relevant 6. With support co-ordinate small modules, in own subject area. 7. As module leader or tutor, co-ordinate with others (including support staff and academic colleagues) to ensure student expectations and needs are met. 8. Engage in subject, professional and pedagogy research and scholarship to support teaching activities. 9. Contribute to recruitment activities e.g. attendance at open days and conducting school visits. 10. Participate in and develop external networks. 11. Contribute to internal and external quality assurance processes. 12. Participate in team meetings, departmental and School meetings and committees. 13. Ensure the implementation of the University‟s policies and regulations within the remit of the postholder‟s duties. 14. Undertake other duties directed by or in agreement with the Head of Department or Subject Leader.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION: Lecturer in Architecture/ Architectural Technology Attributes Experience Appropriate teaching and learning experience in Higher Education Experience in designing, developing and delivering teaching and learning materials in Architecture/ Architectural technology Experience of effective approaches to delivering learning materials to encourage independent student learning in a virtual learning environment (VLE) Qualifications/training A relevant degree qualification in Architecture Masters Degree (RIBA part 2) in Architecture or an appropriate related discipline, or equivalent. PhD in related subject Special Knowledge/Ability Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning methodologies and current, and emerging, issues in architectural and architectural technology education Understanding of developments underpinning Higher Education Familiarity with current developments in architecture and architectural technology Familiarity with current developments in the discipline in relation to use of digital technolgies Familiarity and experience of delivery of architecture/ architectural technology programmes Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within the established teaching programmes Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop the curriculum and teaching and learning methodologies An ability to develop scholarship and contribute to research activity within the school. Communication An ability to communicate and work as part of a team An ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn An ability to communicate effectively with academic staff and students, both on a one–to-one basis and to groups of varying sizes An ability to deal with professional links, companies and other educational institutions in the UK High level presentation skills Personal Qualities An ability to work as an effective member of a team and to demonstrate initiative and responsibility. An ability to plan and organise Self motivated, innovative, and an ability to work enthusiastically, flexibly and independently Able to enthuse and encourage others

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Additional Requirements Applicants should be willing to help to support optional study visits (UK and abroad) and be able to assist in various events/exhibitions that are an integral part of the department/school programme. Active membership of a professional body. Willingness to participate in the development and delivery of new courses within the University‟s overall provision. Applicants should be prepared to engage in Knowledge Transfer activity with external organisations and businesses. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to teaching on Architecture Subject Area courses at The University of Huddersfield and to contribute to teaching on Construction courses at University Centre Oldham and University Centre Barnsley

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Organisational Chart - SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN and ARCHITECTURE

DEAN

Head of Department ART

Head of Department DESIGN

Head of Department ARCHITECTURE

Finance & Planning Manager

Marketing & Recruitment Manager

Art Academic Staff

Design Academic Staff

Architecture Academic Staff

Finance Team

Creative Enterprise Manager

Technician Team Leader

Technician Team Leader

Technician Team Leader

ASIS Officer

Placement Employability Officer

Departmental Secretaries

Postgraduate Academic Leader

Technical Reference Bureau

Learning & Teaching

Marketing & Recruitment Team

Health & Safety Equal Opportunities Disability

Research & Postgraduate

Quality & Standards

Web and Image Bank coordinator

School Quality & Administration Manager

Course Administrators in each Department

Contacts

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Further Details If you would like an informal discussion about this post please contact: Carl Meddings: 01484 472281 email: [email protected] Further details about the University are available from our web site www.hud.ac.uk. Further details on the local area including education and childcare services, can be obtained from the local authority web site www.kirkleesmc.gov.uk.