YORK SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE jobs
University of York
Why we're recruiting
The new School of Architecture is one of the University of York’s exciting transformational initiatives. The School’s expertise is interdisciplinary, building on York’s research strengths in culture, community, computation, AI systems, environment and geography, heritage and social policy. These strengths have influenced the creation of a school that supports our University’s commitment to public good - to develop a professional architecture education for public good.
The new School has been developing curriculum and a staff team over the last year and students started the new undergraduate curriculum in September 2025. In addition we have a growing cohort of PhD students who started in April 2025.
The School is engaging with the City of York as a place for students and staff to develop place-based responses to architecture and contextual urban design. There are many intersections to departments in the University related to research and design practice and there are emerging themes of Heritage and Urban Design, Communities and Placemaking, and Sustainable Cities and Architecture that are informing the design of our curriculum and our research context.
We are welcoming new staff and colleagues to add to the breadth of academic and practice based expertise to be part of the development of the new School of Architecture in York.
Professor Lorraine Farrelly
Founding Head of School, York School of Architecture
York School of Architecture
The York School of Architecture blends interdisciplinary teaching with research that explores the possibilities of responsible design.
We engage with communities to better understand developmental and environmental challenges. As a heritage city, York's ongoing restoration and evolution offers a unique context for teaching, research and collaboration. We are working with architecture practices, business and community partnerships to redefine the role of the architect. We are putting community and sustainability at the forefront of our new School. We want to build a future where everyone can thrive.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment for our staff. Flexible, hybrid working enables staff to find the right work-life balance for them, with colleagues working between home and the office.
Everyone at York has access to a range of excellent benefits including:
- Competitive starting salary
- Annual salary increments/pay reviews
- 38 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
- Hybrid working (see our Remote working policy)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Onsite gym with discounted membership
- Staff training and development courses
- Access to a range of savings on childcare, transport and healthcare, plus shopping discounts and other offers.
A University for Public Good
The University of York was founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all. Since opening in 1963 with just 230 students, we have grown into a global institution with more than 20,000 students across over 30 academic departments and research centres.
Our vision is to be a university for public good, reflected in four strategic objectives:
- Deliver curiosity-driven and action-orientated research
- Provide education that empowers
- Create a community without limits
- Demonstrate local commitment on a global scale
These commitments shape our culture and guide our work across teaching, research and partnership development.
For further information on the University of York and our Vision of a University for Public Good, please see:
www.york.ac.uk/vision-for-york/
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vision
Our university emerged from a campaign in this city in the 1940s and 1950s to ‘contribute to the amelioration of human life and conditions.’ Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is more important - and urgent - than ever, and so is at the heart of our 2030 Strategy.
Our Commitments
As a university that exists for public good, through purposeful action we are committed to equality of opportunity. Engendering inclusivity, and nurturing an environment where our students and staff can study, work and live in a community which fosters a sense of belonging, reflects our values and drive for demonstrable change.
What we gain from diversity is immeasurable. Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy, which we developed in partnership with our staff and student communities, describes our commitment to create an inclusive environment where everyone can make a positive contribution to university life, the city, region and beyond. We are committed to recruit and retain a more ethnically diverse staff and student community; to create an accessible and inclusive campus, and embed the values and behaviours of inclusive responsibility and leadership.
We want to appoint colleagues who not only share our vision and purpose, but who have a genuine commitment to inclusivity in research, education, and partnerships. We see equality, diversity, and inclusion as critical to deliver on our extraordinary founding principles for the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion for all.
Will you join us on this journey?
York and Yorkshire
People fall in love with York the moment they visit. Internationally acclaimed for its rich heritage and historic architecture, York’s bustling streets are filled with visitors from all over the world. Within its mediaeval walls you will find the iconic gothic Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles just a few of the many attractions.
Living in York
York is an ideal place to raise a family, with a great range of high-performing schools, both state and independent. We are also rated the safest city-based university in the UK (Complete University Guide Top 15 Universities in England and Wales with Low Crime Levels 2022). Whether you choose to live close to the city, in one of the surrounding villages or further afield, you will find a wide range of housing within a comfortable distance of York and the University.
Great location
Great rail and transport networks also connect you with other major cities in the UK. York is only a short train ride away from Leeds (20 minutes), Manchester (1.5 hours), London (2 hours) and Edinburgh (2.5 hours). We are also close to major road links including the M1 and M62.
Current Jobs
Please find below a list of our current jobs:
Senior Lecturer in Architecture Design Technology
Job Description / Apply by 10/04/2026
Lecturer in Architecture History and Theory
Job Description / Apply by 10/04/2026
Term Time Studio Tutors
Coming Soon
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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If you are interested in any of the roles and would find it helpful to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Professor Lorraine Farrelly: lorraine.farrelly@york.ac.uk.
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