Professor of Architecture

Job no: HRC0007486

Category: Academic Level E

Base Salary: $214,167 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full Time Continuing

Location: Callaghan Campus

Our university

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

Already a bronze award holder, the University of Newcastle is the first NSW University to be awarded a Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Cygnet Award, recognising its work to boost career development support for academic and professional women.

For more information click here – Our Uni.

Our school

The School of Architecture and Built Environment aligns its teaching and research under the broad theme of architecture with impact. The discipline is committed to regional urbanism, the challenges of working in an age of climactic crisis and of thinking with Indigenous practitioners and communities in working with Country.

Located within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment the School sits within the STEM+M research and teaching environment, contributing distinctive educational pedagogy and research skills through practice and problem-based learning and research. The School aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly with SDG – Goal 11 – “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. They follow the strategic direction provided by UON Global Impact Clusters, with particular contribution to research of quality, depth and impact focussed on Strong Cities, Communities and Regions.

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Professor is a recognised global leader in the discipline of Architecture and has international standing in research through design practice. The School is looking for a Professor who can demonstrate exceptionally distinguished scholarly achievements and will, in turn, be recognised as an eminent international authority in their discipline.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to develop, coordinate and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as undertake business development and recruitment of international and domestic HDR students. You will mentor academic staff to develop the School’s collective research profile and lead the School’s thematic research area of Design Research, adopting an interactive learning environment focused on real world issues.

How will you inspire us

The successful candidates will have:

• Completed a doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in Architecture or related area.
• Demonstrated significant record of impactful publications or non-traditional research outputs in high-quality outlets, with evidence of both international and national research collaborations and partnerships.
• Demonstrated recent record of leadership in leading major funding initiatives and application for external research funding and guiding the development of more junior academic staff and researchers.
• Skills in active and effective record of supervising honours and master’s research projects and Higher Degree by Research students successfully to timely completion as the primary supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability in mentoring staff and assisting them in delivery quality teaching, research, and service.
• Demonstrated recent ability to achieve teaching quality as indicated by internal and external surveys and outcomes for students that will improve or innovate in response to feedback.
• Demonstrated distinguished record of scholarly teaching and leadership across all levels and appropriate contexts.
• Demonstrated significant contribution to the governance of the University, including successful mentoring of more junior academic staff and developing policy and providing leadership in community activities.

 Additional desirable skills include:

• Demonstrated research track record and/or professional practice expertise in designing resilient communities which focuses on at least one of the following sub areas:
• Post Industrial City and Regional revitalisation
• Co-Design and Socially Engaged Design
• Reflective Creative Practice
• Proven leadership and well-established track record in Design Research.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated excellence in delivering architectural design studios with distinctive, innovative teaching methodologies and impactful “live studio projects.

For full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to Position Description attached.

What we offer 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs. 

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.  

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where copies of the Position Descriptions can be accessed. Please download the relevant copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter:
• outlining your interest in the role
• include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate. 

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. 

Your Cover Letter should not exceed 1 page and Response to the Essential and Desirable Criteria should not exceed 4 pages.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the relevant Position Description for which you are applying (available in the Related Documents section below). 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran, Acting Head of School via email at thayaparan.gajendran@newcastle.edu.au or on (02) 4921 5781.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle.

Closing date: Monday, 21st October at 11.59pm AEST 

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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