Rachel Young

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: rachel.young@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: rachel-young-architecture

Summary

12 years of experience in postsecondary architectural education, specializing in sustainable design and urban planning. Led the development of a new Master's module in Regenerative Architecture, increasing student enrollment by 15% in its first year.

Recognized for integrating cutting-edge BIM technologies into curriculum delivery and fostering critical thinking in architectural theory and practice among undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Experience

Senior Lecturer in Architecture, University College Dublin (UCD), School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2018 – present

• Designed and delivered core modules in Architectural Design Studio, History of Architecture, and Sustainable Building Technologies to cohorts of 80+ students.

• Supervised 15+ Master's theses and 3 PhD dissertations, contributing to research in urban resilience and heritage conservation.

• Secured €50,000 in research funding for a project on passive house design in Irish climates, leading to 2 peer-reviewed publications.

• Mentored junior faculty members on pedagogical best practices and curriculum development, improving teaching effectiveness scores by 10%.

Lecturer in Architectural Technology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Department of Architecture -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2013 – Aug 2018

• Taught undergraduate courses in construction methods, materials science, and digital fabrication to an average of 60 students per semester.

• Developed and implemented a new module on parametric design principles, enhancing student proficiency in computational design tools.

• Coordinated student participation in national architectural competitions, with teams achieving top 3 placements in 3 consecutive years.

• Contributed to departmental committees focused on academic standards and student welfare, leading initiatives to improve student retention rates.

Assistant Lecturer in Architecture, Griffith College Dublin, Faculty of Design -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – Aug 2013

• Assisted in teaching architectural drawing, model making, and introductory design studio courses.

• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions, supporting student understanding of complex architectural concepts.

• Organized and led workshops on portfolio development for final-year students, improving graduate employment prospects.

Education

University College Dublin (UCD), PhD in Architecture -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2013 – Sept 2017

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Master of Architecture (MArch) in Architecture -- Galway, Ireland

Sept 2009 – June 2011

Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architectural Technology -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2006 – June 2009

Skills

Architectural Pedagogy: Curriculum Development, Studio Instruction, Thesis Supervision, Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Technologies Integration

Architectural Software & Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Lumion, V-Ray

Research & Theory: Sustainable Architecture, Urban Design Theory, Regenerative Design, Architectural History, Building Performance Analysis, Academic Writing

Professional Competencies: Public Speaking, Mentorship, Grant Writing, Project Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Academic Advising