Tutor (MAAU Theory)

TUTOR IN ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM – THEORY 

Joining the Manchester School of Architecture as a Tutor you will be responsible for teaching theory on our MA Architecture & Urbanism programme.

The role entails guiding students through the broader context of urbanism including urban design theory, urban history, planning law, financial feasibility and development briefing. This includes leading a group of students through theory and case study seminars, supervising dissertations, contributing research methods lectures and supporting specialist workshops. Administrative work will be required to manage aspects such as student attendance, feedback and assessment.

The postholder must possess good leadership, organisation and communication skills, and be able to co-operate effectively as part of a large course team. Research interests and/or experience will be an advantage.

The postholder must be able to:

• Contribute expertise in urban design history/theory and case studies in their leadership of a seminar group
• Supervise students’ short research projects through their dissertations
• Contribute research methods lectures and lectures on their own research
• Support specialist workshops on planning law, feasibility and briefing
• Take responsibility for the administration of their seminar group and supervisees
• Work co-operatively with the wider staff team and the course leader.

Informal discussions can be held with Programme Leader Lucy Montague via L.Montague@mmu.ac.uk

In recognition of staff contributions to the University’s achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing and incoming staff.  This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.