Do you want to teach future architects at Chalmers?

We are looking for artistic university lecturers with experience in teaching and research, or a background in practice. The position involves part-time teaching (20-80 percent by agreement). We can offer collegial interaction and interesting tasks in a stimulating intellectual environment, and we want you to contribute skills in design and a solid interest in the significance of the designed living environment for sustainable development.

The artistic lecturer position is an introductory role to gain experience in teaching and research, alongside practice that is intended to interact with the development of teaching in the field.

We are looking for someone with a master's degree in architecture and 1-3 years of experience as a practicing architect. You can combine the architect's artistically investigative approach with an interest in architecture's methods and theory, and you have experience and good qualifications in teaching. Since teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English, it is necessary that you master both languages fluently.

Skills we are looking for:

• Architectural history and theory
• Development and transformation
• Social inclusion
• Experimental architecture
• Urban planning
• Coordination and exhibition

We would like you to have experience in several of these themes, and in your application, it should clearly state which theme(s) are of interest and that you want to highlight. The positions will be located in one of the departments of Architectural Theory and Method, Building Design, and Urban Planning.

Job Responsibilities

The purpose of the advertised position is to strengthen and develop the teaching of architecture education. Teaching at the undergraduate level involves providing students with a fundamental understanding of both the various scales of architectural design and architecture as a field of knowledge. At both undergraduate and master's levels, you are expected to participate in all aspects of teaching such as course planning, course administration, lectures, supervision, and critique. Teaching at the master's level primarily aims to further develop students' ability to critically examine and transform existing environments and buildings with a particular focus on architectural representation and digital tools as well as material processes.

Main responsibilities include:

• Course planning, organizing, administration, and course development
• Course activities such as lectures, workshops, seminars, etc.
• Supervision and feedback in courses
• Supervision of thesis projects

Courses that may be relevant:

Architectural history and theory:

• ACE250 Architectural History
• ATH100 Architecture and Urban Planning: A Cultural Historical Orientation

Development and transformation:

• ACE575 Sustainable Building Transformation

Social inclusion:

• ACE550 Architecture and Urban Planning for Community
• ACE450 Architecture for Crisis Situations and Resilient Design

Experimental architecture:

• ACE525 - Building on Building
• ACE460 - Building on Context
• ACE490 - Building on Context and Building

Urban planning:

• ACE595 Urban Spaces
• ACE465 Urban Prototypes

Coordination and exhibition:

• ACEX35 Master's Degree in Architecture

Qualifications

Requirements for the position:

• Architectural degree
• Experience in teaching within the thematic field with a focus on having participated in course leadership and course development.
• Participated in research work, focusing on participation in data collection, analysis, reporting, and project management.

Alternatively, have:

• 1-3 years of experience as a practicing architect.
• Documented good design ability (shown in a portfolio with relevant work samples from practice).
• Good language skills in Swedish and English in both spoken and written form.

Meritorious for the position:

• Basic course in higher education pedagogy 3hp (equivalent to two weeks of full-time studies). If this is lacking, the course will be completed during the first year of employment.

Employment form

Fixed-term employment (2+2 years) part-time, 20-80 percent by agreement. This is an introductory position at Chalmers, and salary will be set accordingly.

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering has about 220 employees and represents a broad epistemological field that ranges from architecture and engineering to social sciences and humanities to design-based, artistic research. These different perspectives enable a strong interdisciplinary environment within the field of architecture and civil engineering. Together, we are well-equipped to tackle common challenges in the pursuit of a sustainable society.

Working at Chalmers

Chalmers' values: openness, respect, participation, diversity, and quality permeate our view of our work environment and our employees. We offer a stimulating workplace in an academic environment, where students and employees are driven by creating value for a sustainable future.

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Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20240710 and written in Swedish. Applications should be sent electronically. Documents should be saved as pdf files as specified below. The maximum size for each file is 40 MB. The system does not support zip files.

CV: (named as: CV, Last Name, Ref.nr) which should include:

• a cover page with the applicant's name, reference number, and a list of all submitted materials
• previous teaching and any research conducted, a description of current professional practice, and other relevant activities for the position.
• a list of relevant projects from practice with information about the role in the assignment and clients, and any publication list.
• two referees who can be contacted (describe the relationship to them and provide contact details).

Cover letter: (name as: Personal letter, Last Name, Ref.nr)

• 2-3 pages where you present yourself.

Other documents:

• Documentation that supports your experience in teaching within the subject area and any completed courses in pedagogy (e.g., certificates, grades, course evaluations).
• Portfolio with the applicant's relevant architecture projects and publications (maximum of 10).

Application deadline: January 31, 2025

If you have questions, please contact

Department Head Maja Kovács
[email protected]