Assistant / Associate Professor - Architecture

Organisation/Company: CITY UNIVERSITY QATAR (CUQ)
Research Field: Architecture
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Country: Qatar
Application Deadline: 26 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Recruiter: City University Qatar
Location: Doha - Qatar
End of Advertisement Period: 26 April 2025 or earlier subject to shortlisting the best-fit candidates
Job Type: Assistant / Associate Professor
Contract Duration: Renewable
Remuneration and Benefits:

• Competitive Tax Free Package
• Annual Return Air Tickets
• Private Medical Insurance
• Other Allowances

Contract Start Date: Immediate Join or Latest April 2025

CUQ Ulster University is a modern and dynamic University based in Qatar. It has ambitious plans to be one of the leading private higher education providers in Qatar with its brand new university campus at the new City of Lusail, 21 km north of Doha, that will accommodate up to 5,000 students.

CUQ Ulster University offers BTEC HND qualifications for those who seek the vocational route.

With its partnership with Ulster University, it offers a range of internationally recognised foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees all licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Ulster University UK has a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement that has made a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

It is in the top 25% of UK universities for world-leading research and is ranked 7th in the UK for research impact, meaning its teaching is research-led and allows it to bring leading edge thinking and practice to the classroom.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled architect to join our academic team as an Assistant / Associate Professor in Architecture. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, research and engagement in professional practice. This role is pivotal to advancing the programme's strategic objectives, including promoting sustainability, fostering innovation in design education, and cultivating interdisciplinary approaches to architectural practice.

We strongly prefer candidates who are UK-qualified architects, registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), with at least five years' standing. However, we also welcome applications from individuals with equivalent international qualifications and professional recognition.

This role involves contributing to the delivery, development, and review of the curriculum for courses related to architecture, including but not limited to Architectural Technology & Environment, Design Theory & Communication, Visual Culture and Design, or Building Design.

Key Relationships

• Internal: CUQ employees, Artan Group employees in general
• External: Students, Guardians, Families, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, External partners, etc
• Supervision Received from: President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Departmental Heads

Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Curriculum Development

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes.
• Design, develop, and review innovative curriculum materials, ensuring relevance to professional and academic standards.
• Prepare and distribute course materials, schemes of work, and assessments prior to course commencement.
• Contribute to other areas of the curriculum, particularly where architecture interfaces with sustainability, emerging technologies, and digital innovation, such as technical studies, history, theory and cultural contexts, and/or digital representation.

Student Support and Assessment

• Provide academic tutorials for feedback on progress and formative guidance to enhance student performance.
• Maintain records of student attendance, progress, and assessment in line with university procedures.
• Conduct assessment and internal verification in accordance with awarding body requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.

Professional Development and Research

• Engage in and contribute to the university's research programmes in architecture.
• Develop and submit research funding proposals.
• Stay up to date with advancements in architectural practice and pedagogy.
• Maintain a strong record of published research.

Course Promotion and Industry Engagement

• Actively participate in the promotion and management of architecture courses.
• Foster relationships with industry partners to enhance learning opportunities for students.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate teaching effectiveness and course delivery through regular feedback.
• Implement and monitor self-assessment for quality improvement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by meeting key performance metrics, such as student satisfaction rates, peer teaching evaluations, and research output quality as measured by publications and funding secured.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in marketing events, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring work placements for students.

Skills

• Commitment to Innovation: A strong desire to be part of an exciting venture, with a readiness to contribute to the strategic plan through high-quality teaching, research, and reflective practice.
• Professional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with senior education professionals.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
• Adaptability and ability to deliver modules in at least two areas from the following:
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychological Research Methods
  • Clinical Applications of Psychology
  • Psychobiology
• Learning Management Systems: Competence in using Blackboard and other learning management systems to enhance student learning experiences.
• Assessment Development: Capability to develop assessments, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and academic standards.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain positive teacher-learner relationships, fostering an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges associated with maintaining strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and relational interactions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Team Collaboration: A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and enhance the educational experience for students.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)Educational Background

• Hold a PhD in a relevant area (or have taken the viva voce) or demonstrate equivalent expertise from leading-edge industry practice.
• Hold qualifications in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a closely aligned sustainable design degree to at least Master's level.

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Architect with the ARB and member of the RIBA (minimum five years' standing) preferred.
• Alternatively, international equivalents recognised by leading architectural organisations.

Professional and Teaching Experience

• Experience of teaching and assessing student work at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with vocational qualifications such as BTEC programmes is advantageous.
• Capability to contribute to technical studies, history, theory and cultural contexts, or digital representation.

Research and Sustainable Design

• Strong record of published research.
• Climate literacy and knowledge of sustainable design.
• Candidates must be native speakers of English or possess a minimum valid IELTS score of 7.5 in the Academic category to ensure high levels of communication proficiency.

Cross-Cultural Communication

• Understanding of and sensitivity to the challenges associated with maintaining strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and relational interactions.

Other Skills and Expertise

• Excellent and demonstrable design and communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-working skills; an inter- or trans-disciplinary approach is desirable.
• Understanding of contemporary architectural practice.
• Experience working in a UK-style higher education system.
• Hold a PGCertHE teaching qualification or accreditation via the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education.
• Competence in Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).
• Previous experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Advanced research leadership and publication record.
• Innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum design expertise.
• Ability to build strong cross-cultural relationships and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and mentorship skills.
• A strong desire to be part of an exciting venture, with a readiness to contribute to the strategic plan through high-quality teaching, research, and reflective practice.

How to apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to complete the CUQ Online Application Form, click here.

Closing time: 11.59pm (AST) on 26 April 2025.

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