Tutor in Architecture (BA Skills) at Manchester Metropolitan University
Job Description
Wednesday Mornings
(Term time only, equivalent to 26 weeks x 3.5 hrs per full academic year)
The Manchester School of Architecture is ranked 5th in the QS world university rankings and enjoys the unique context of being a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester. It is one of the largest Schools of Architecture in the country with over 1200 students (typically representing some 85 countries) and over 150 staff from diverse backgrounds and is proud to retain both its quality and sense of community despite its size.
The School is characterised by excellence, ambition, boldness, inquisitiveness, innovation, and social justice and responsibility. These facets generate a unique blend and balance between research led teaching, impressive and relevant research outputs (84% of research activity is world leading or internationally excellent), and extensive professional industry links, all of which encourage our students to cultivate their own unique approach to architecture and their careers thereafter. Imagination, we take it seriously! The School was responsible for 3 of the 9 impact case studies returned with Art & Design in the last REF, namely; “A neighbourhood model for age-friendly policy and practice: engaged design and research for urban ageing”, “Heritage action: discovering, preserving and celebrating post-war modern architecture”, and “Complex sustainable futures: disruptive technologies in urban transformation”.
The Studio Skills sessions are an exciting platform where students experiment with a variety of techniques in order to produce work at a fast pace, whilst improving their design skills. They are conceived as a continuation of the typical design studio experience.
Skills activities include: site analysis and survey techniques, sketching, hand technical drawing, digital and physical modelmaking, photography, photocollage techniques, time management, team/group working, and academic writing skills.
The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of teaching in Architecture at undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and should have the capacity to manage digital and analogue skills in terms of drawings and support students in finding valuable resources to complete their design studio outputs. The Skills tutor may be asked to deliver lectures covering multidisciplinary architecture skills and lead the workshop skills session helping students to find tools and complete their tasks. A successful candidate needs to understand the Studio skills session as an extension of the typical studio day.
Within the workload allocated to their roles, tutors could potentially be asked to prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials; or to engage in the evaluation and development of units for which they have responsibility, in terms of content, delivery and assessment; or participate in campus and community events and study trips.
You will have exceptional inter-personal and communication qualities, excellent organisational and administrative skills, and a “can do” attitude. We will also look to you to ensure an excellent student experience through the use of relevant and inspiring learning and teaching.
This post is 3.5 hours a week and so will not support a visa application. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK should apply.
Informal discussions can be held with BA Skills leader Anastasiya Luban via A.Luban@mmu.ac.uk
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
