The Section of History and Complexity is hosting a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor at the department of Architecture focused on architecture, design and analysis in the digital age. 

Digitization has changed lifestyles and the built environment worldwide. We live in a world, where intangible data flows and algorithms shape our daily activities, connecting people and places beyond geographical and cultural borders. This digital age requires critical assessment of the implications that the changes in data production, transmission and consumption have in the production and understanding of architecture.

We seek candidates that can answer the following questions: 

• If digital information and data are influencing society, then how does this change architecture practice?
• How can we study, experiment, and learn from digital information and data? 
• How can digital information and data be used as a design tool?
• How can architects position themselves to use digital information and data?
• How can architects integrate digital information and data into architecture practice and design thinking?
• What new perspectives/opportunities does digital information and data bring to architecture practice?
• How does the digital information and data change our physical reality?

The Assistant Professor will contribute to education at all levels (Bachelor, Master, Post-Master, PhD) in seminars, lectures, and studio education in line with his/her disciplinary background. He/she will lead the development of a teaching and research in line related to the theme of digitization and reinforce links to other departments within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. 

Our students and professionals are creative and unconventional thinkers, and combine academic skills with practical knowledge. Due to the expanding activities of the faculty, we are creating ten new tenure track assistant professor positions. The emphasis of these positions is on education and design, with a strong link to academic research.The assistant professors will teach classes in the Bachelor’s programme as well as in the Master’s and in the PhD programme, according to their individual interests. We are looking for new colleagues whose ambitions resonate with our profile. As such, this is an open invitation for candidates to share their ambitions with us on (design) education, innovative academic research and societal impact. 

Applicants musthave a PhD in Architecture, Digital Design, Computation or Digital Humanities.
The candidate is expected to have teaching experience and be committed to research excellence, evidenced through academic publications. 

The candidate possesses good communication and soft skills and is capable of teaching at the university level. In addition, the candidate is expected to have an international profile with an active international network of scientific contacts. Demonstrated ability in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Dutch is welcome, but not required at the start of the position.

Fixed-term contract: Tenure Track.

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. Based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment, a decision will be made by the fifth year whether to offer you a permanent faculty position. For circumstances as having children or parental leave during the tenure track, it is possible to delay the definitive assessment and extend the Tenure Track appointment to a maximum of 8 years. 

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice can support with advice for you and your accompanying partner about your individual settling needs in the Netherlands. Once arrived you can be supported with individual consults and diverse workshops. Located on campus are the International Children’s Centre and an international primary school which are subject to availability as well as several bilingual schools in the nearby surrounding. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. 

The TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. 

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. If you have less than five years of experience and do not yet have your teaching certificate, you get the chance to obtain this within three years.

Technische Universiteit Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Faculty Architecture & the Built Environment

The faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment has a leading role in education and research worldwide. The driving force behind the faculty’s success is its robust research profile combined with the passion and creativity of its student body and academic community. It is a place that is buzzing with life from early in the morning until late at night, with four thousand people studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Academics and students have been working on improving the built environment with the help of a broad set of disciplines, including architectural design, urban planning, building technology, social sciences, process management, and geo-information science. The faculty works closely with other faculties, universities, private parties, and the public sector, and has an extensive network in the Netherlands as well as internationally. 

The department of Architecture provides education and conducts research at an internationally competitive level of excellence in the fields of architecture and architectural design. Education and research are closely interconnected by the perspective of social relevance. Around 100 employees are involved in research and education. A number of academics with a renowned design practice are also linked to the department.

The Section History and Complexity brings together the Chairs of History of Architecture and Urban Planning and Complex Projects in the Department of Architecture. The Chair History of Architecture and Urban Planning explores the long-term development of the built environment. Research and teaching of the faculty covers a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches, temporal and geographical specializations. The Chair Complex Projects targets all scales of the architectural thinking: details, building, city, and region. Complex Projects aims to expand the knowledge about design and dense urban area development, and to broaden the mind and thinking of future architects. The Section works closely with other departments within the faculty including the research programs in Architecture and Design & History. The Section has engaged with issues of digitization through teaching (Datapolis studio) and research (AchiMediaL, Time Machine) and is in close collaboration with The Berlage.

The Berlage offers a post-master in architecture and urban design. It educates architects in a highly collaborative and experimental setting, characterized by independent study with guidance from and exchange with leading and emerging designers and scholars. 

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