Manchester School of Architecture (Hourly paid workers)

Job title:

Manchester School of Architecture (Hourly paid workers)

Company

Manchester Metropolitan University

Job description

MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE – HOURLY PAID WORKERS (HPWs)The Manchester School of Architecture is ranked 5th in the prestigious QS world university rankings and enjoys the unique context of being a collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester. It is one of the largest Schools of Architecture in the country with over 1200 students (typically representing some 85 countries) and over 150 staff from diverse backgrounds and is proud to retain both its quality and sense of community despite its size.The School is characterised by excellence, ambition, boldness, inquisitiveness, innovation, and social justice and responsibility. These facets generate a unique blend and balance between research led teaching, impressive and relevant research outputs, and extensive professional industry links, all of which encourage our students to cultivate their own unique approach to architecture and their careers thereafter.We are looking for HPWs across the School, including:

• Architecture (design studio)
• Landscape Architecture (design studio and construction)
• Urbanism (design studio and theory)
• Adaptive Reuse (design studio and theory)
• Digital Design/Software teaching
• History and Theory
• Construction Technology
• Climate Change
• Professional Studies

Please note that Tutors with current Grade 7 contracts are not eligible to be employed as HPWs at the same time.Hourly Paid Associates/workers (Teaching Related)We are looking to engage with academic professionals across this wide range of different specialisms on an hourly paid basis. These hours are available on a short term, ad hoc basis, up to a maximum of 326 hours across the year, providing support to our students through a range of roles.You will have experience in delivering and supporting Higher Education activities, at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, in subject specific and interdisciplinary contexts or have strong relevant industry knowledge and experience. You will have a positive approach and the ability to contribute to a team.As an Hourly Paid Associate/ Worker in these roles you are required to have:

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet objectives.
• The ability to use initiative when dealing with a wide range of issues and problems, challenging decisions appropriately.
• A degree or appropriate equivalent experience in your subject area, along with knowledge and understanding of the changing nature of HE

Working at Manchester Met:Manchester Metropolitan University is a great place to work, and you will be part of a great team. We are ambitious for ourselves as an academic institution, and for both our students and our colleagues.In addition to a great working environment, you will have access to the University facilities including sport and library.If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter via our application portal where once reviewed a member of the Resourcing team will be in contact to discuss next steps.We have a variety of days and hours available. Please note that if we have no suitable hours available immediately, we will ask to retain your details in our talent pool for future opportunities.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.Further LinksDetailsFaculty / Function:Arts & HumanitiesSalary:Various, dependent on roleClosing Date:4 August 2024BenefitsMeet the recruiterMark Linstead[email protected]LoadingStart at the next stage of your careerFind out more about our opportunities, or get in touch to discuss bringing your expertise to a university where you’ll be supported and valued.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:53:55 GMT

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