Design tutor with a focus on spatial design and architecture

 Design Academy Eindhoven is looking for Design tutor with a focus on spatial design and architecture (8 hours a week) 

What will you be doing? 

• Teach spatial design principles: scale, proportion, spatial relationships, functionality, aesthetics, user experience. 
• Instruct on construction techniques, materials, and building systems. 
• Oversee the Design Studies teaching process. 
• Encourage independent thinking in a dynamic and diverse community. 
• Guide students through the design process from concept to final presentation. 
• Support and mentor students through learning how to spatially make design. 
• Plan and organise educational activities and attend meetings and events. 

What will you bring to the team? 

• Proven experience in spatial design and architecture. 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Spatial Design, or related field. 
• Proficient in 3D-software, for example AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Rhino or Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating design solutions. 
• Passion for teaching and mentoring in spatial design and architecture. 
• You have your own independent design practice. 
• Excellent English language skills. 
• Preferably hold a BDB/BKE certificate. 
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands and able to provide a VOG certificate. 

What will you get in return? 

• Creative and international workplace with professional input opportunities. 
• One-year contract for 338 hours annually (8 hours per week + prep and assessment). 
• Salary in HBO scale 11: €4,234.28 - €5,936.77 (experience/level dependent). 
• Public transport reimbursement or €0.23 per km. 
• Central Eindhoven location, walking distance to train station, parking available. 
• Onsite teaching at Design Academy, with some remote work options. 
• 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, and CAO-HBO conditions. 
• Comprehensive pension scheme and professional development support. 

About the programme and team 
 
This role involves teaching in the second year of the BA Fundamental Design Studies, the programme that focuses on developing creativity through design principles. Key areas include design grammar, methodology, research, presentation, project management, and communication skills. 

The Fundamentals programme builds essential contemporary design skills and knowledge, starting with a broad introduction in the first year and continuing through the second half of the third year. It comprises three areas: design studies, production studies, and contextual studies. You work in a team of 40 tutors as part of the Fundamentals with a coordinator and Head of BA. 

Interested? 

Nice! DAE values diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and ages. Apply by June 27th by uploading your details. 

For position inquiries, email Ilka van Steen at Ilka.vansteen@designacademy.nl. 
For interview procedure information, contact HR at HRM@designacademy.nl. 

Introductory interviews are scheduled on the 4th of July. Invitations will be sent out July 1st. 

About DAE

DAE is home to a community of over 700 undergraduate and graduate students and around 250 staff with a wide diversity of nationalities. The fact that many nationalities and cultures meet here enriches our field of work and contributes to the validity of projects in a global context. Curious about what else we do? Follow us on instagram.

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