• Full time continuing
• Be valued for your exceptional knowledge and experience in housing design at The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
• Academic Level B Base Salary $118,390 - $140,586 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning is a top ranked school in the field of architecture/built environment in a top 20 university (QS World University Rankings). We are an internationally acknowledged centre for intellectual, scientific and creative research, and attract the highest quality scholars in Australia. We have a broad range of research interests that span architectural theory, history, design, and computation as well as a strong program in architectural science. In 2020 our strategic plan reaffirmed our commitment to social justice, student centred programs, multi-disciplinarity, staff professional development, and engagement with industry and the community.

Our breadth of disciplinary expertise enables us to respond to the significant global challenges of our time - including urbanization, the climate emergency, and the housing crisis.

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Architecture who is an expert on architecture and housing, whose role will be to:

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• teach housing design and related topics including housing affordability, aspects of the housing crisis worldwide, housing policy in Australia and abroad, and the history of housing, in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture and Environments, and Master of Architecture degree programs. Teaching responsibilities will include the coordination and delivery in whole or part of selected core and elective units
• develop an internationally recognised research program (including seeking funding, publishing in high quality international outlets, and supervising high-quality PhD candidates) in housing design, housing affordability, housing history, housing policy, or other areas related to the worldwide housing crisis
• the governance of the School and University.

About you

• a completed PhD in the field of architecture and housing design, housing affordability, the history of housing, or housing policy with formal training in architectural design,
• a demonstrated track record of successful lecturing, coordination, and curriculum development in architectural design, as well as history and/or theory in undergraduate or postgraduate architecture programs
• a developing high-quality research program in affordable housing, housing design, housing policy, or related fields of housing study
• evidence of your research excellence pertinent to your field and career stage, including, where appropriate, peer-reviewed research, internationally/nationally significant published and/or exhibited design work and scholarship, design awards, research grants, strong industry collaboration, and/or experience in a leading professional practice
• a capacity to provide mentorship and supervision to higher degree research candidates and research personnel
• a collegial approach and willingness to contribute to academic governance, engagement, and administration
• the capacity to teach and research in cross-disciplinary contexts, especially with colleagues in Urban Design, Planning, and Policy
• evidence of experience working in a cross- and inter-disciplinary manner at the university level.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship would be considered for successful candidate.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Rae Hao, Recruitment Consultant, on 8627 0063 or by email to rae.hao@sydney.edu.au.

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Closing date: Sunday 14 January 2024 11:59 PM