Associate professor in Universal Design

Job title:

Associate professor in Universal Design

Company:

Aalborg Universitet

Job description

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment (BUILD), a position as Associate Professor in Universal Design and Accessibility is open for appointment in the Division of Town, Housing and Property from 1 June 2025 or soon hereafter.JobbeskrivelseThe Department of the Built Environment is Denmark’s largest department in construction, civil engineering, and the built environment. The research at BUILD is rooted in the field of engineering, but it also contains important and comprehensive elements from the social sciences and the humanities.The position is available in the Universal Design Research Group at the Division of Town, Housing and Property.The Universal Design Research Group conducts research on how the built environment can be inclusive and health-promoting for everyone regardless of age, gender, abilities, and ethnicity. In addition, the group has developed and run www.rumsans.dk– a website in Danish about Universal Design.The position is about one or several of these themes:

• User needs that can contribute to concretizing the use of Universal Design
• Methods that can support the application of Universal Design throughout the process lifecycle from the early beginning to the end of a building project
• Methods for quality control of Universal Design solutions
• Housing for elderly people
• Sensory architecture

The work involves research including development of research ideas, fundraising and management of research projects, teaching and dissemination together with dialogue and cooperation with the building sector and relevant actors e.g. industry associations and professional organisations.In addition, there will be associated researchbased government services and assistance in the preparation of directions.In particular, the applicant will contribute to the teaching activities at the institute including the bachelor and master programme‘Bæredygtige byggeprocesser’ together with PhD-courses and continuing education for the building sector. This continuing education is taught in Danish. Therefore, the preferred candidate should be willing to learn Danish.Qualification requirementsWe imagine that you are a qualified architect, engineer or has an interdisciplinary background that combines health and the built environment. Furthermore, we expect you to have knowledge of the actors and processes within the Danish construction industry.You must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with other employees, public authorities, interest organizations and representatives of the construction sector in a multidisciplinary research environment. In addition, the candidate should be good at networking and communication of the research to the sector.The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level and that the candidate has successfully completed University Pedagogical Programme. The research potential of each applicant will be emphasized in the overall assessment.The candidate must have excellent knowledge of English(written and spoken).The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas(Master of Science and PhD- both in english).
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio. If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the”Apply online” button below.Assessment
The assessment of applicants for the position will be carried out by an assessment committee.Shortlisting will be applied. This means that the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select candidates for assessment. Candidates selected for assessment will then be informed about the composition of the assessment committee. All candidates will be notified whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.Applicants who are selected for assessment will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment.When the hiring process is completed, a final rejection will be sent to the applicants who are not considered for the position.The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.Contact information
You may obtain further professional information concerning the position and its content from senior researcher Sidse Grangaard by mail sdg@build.aau.dkFor further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR support by mailInformation regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenAAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.Aalborg University(AAU) conducts teaching and research to the highest level in the fields of humanities, engineering, and natural, health, and social sciences.Løn og ansættelsesvilkårThe employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities(the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state(AC collective agreement)(only in Danish) and circular concerning protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities(only in Danish).

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Location

København

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:05:04 GMT

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