Lunds universitet, LTH, Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

The subject covers the basics of architecture in the form of architectural design in relation to different perspectives such as place and context, aesthetics and artistry, urban architecture and urban form, use and social conditions, technology and materials. The subject also includes the communication of architecture and urban morphology via various media such as sketches, drawings, models, etc., as well as the creative processes that lead to a design proposal.

 

Work duties

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

  • Teaching in the first and second cycles of studies. In the first cycle mainly in the first three years of the Programme of Architecture, and in the second cycle in Urban Design.
  • Supervision of degree projects
  • Collaboration with industry and wider society in the context of teaching.
  • Development of the pedagogical competence within the position.
  • Course administration in cooperation with colleagues.
  • Administration related to the work duties listed above.

 

Qualification requirements

Appointment as a lecturer requires that the applicant has:

  • Completed a second-cycle degree or acquired corresponding knowledge and has other skills of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve.
  • Demonstrated teaching expertise.
  • Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

 

Additional requirements

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English, and oral and written knowledge of Swedish.
  • Masters degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
  • Experience of working as a practicing architect or landscape architect after an architectural degree.

 

Assessment criteria

For appointments to lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • Good subject knowledge of relevance to the post and the duties it will involve.
  • Good teaching ability including a good ability to develop and pursue teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
  • Very good professional experience or other experience of relevance to the post.

 

Other assessment criteria

A documented interest in and aptitude for theoretical reflection on architecture and/or the architect's role. Interest in developing the pedagogy of architecture. Familiarity with the commonly used digital tools and programs of architectural design. Experience of studio teaching.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

 

Further information

This is a permanent position of 50 percent of full time starting according to agreement. The deadline for applications is 2023-07-31, interviews will take place in August.

 

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/                                                            

 

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Part-time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 50
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2023/1997
Contact
  • Mats Hultman, +46462220118
  • Rifa Maliqi, +46462220505
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 01.Jun.2023
Last application date 31.Jul.2023 11:59 PM CEST

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