Lecturer in Architecture, focus on Advanced Building Design (12 months,40%) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject field

Architecture with a focus on Advanced Building Design

Subject description

The subject encompasses knowledge concerning building construction and design of the physical environment, in particular buildings, landscape, cities and the interplay between them, as well as knowledge concerning the historical significance of the subject for societal development in different geographical and cultural contexts. It includes a specialization in advanced building design which concerns the design, structure and organization of buildings, their programs, activities and social impact, building technology, life-cycle assessments as well as the significance of the architectural detail for architectural design.

Duties

The employment involves mainly teaching in design project courses in the architectural education, basic or advanced levels. Work duties include planning and development of courses, teaching (in both the subject of architecture as well as important skills and competencies), course administration, pedagogic development as well as contacts within KTH and the surrounding society. Teaching on basic level will be conducted in Swedish.

Eligibility

Those qualified for appointment as a lecturer are persons who have:

1. been awarded a degree from first-cycle academic education within the subject of the employment or has corresponding competence,
2. professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties it will involve, and
3. demonstrated teaching expertise.

Grounds of assessment

The assessment criteria for appointment as lecturer at KTH are stated in KTH's appointment procedure, section 1.5, and apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• understanding of the field of architecture with a specialization in advanced building design.
• documented subject expertise relevant to the content of the employment
• teaching experience from architectural education, specifically architectural design studio courses
• participated in contexts of significance for the development of the discipline and the profession, such as exhibitions, publications, competitions and symposia.

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

• documented pedagogic competence in the subject field. The assessment of teaching expertise shall also relate to the person’s long-term ability to develop as a teacher
• documented professional expertise relevant to the content of the employment.
• digital competence relevant to the subject field
• professional experience outside the university.
• the ability to collaborate with others. This includes knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

It is also important that the applicant has

• skills and experience from research and development works in the subject field shown through, for example, participation in research and development projects, publications, exhibitions or completed postgraduate studies.
• courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
• the ability to pursue third-stream activities.
• the ability to develop and lead activities and interpersonal skills.
• administrative expertise

Trade union representatives

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Application

You are the main responsible to ensure that the application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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For more information regarding KTH's assessment, please read here Appointments procedure at KTH

Other information

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