Associate Lecturer – Studio MA Architecture (0.08 up to 0.25 FTE available, Fixed term) School of Architecture at Royal College of Art

Grade: 8, 0.08- 0.25 FTE

Tenure: Fixed Term until 31/8/25

Responsible to: Head of Programme/Senior Tutor

School of Architecture

The School of Architecture, led by Dr. Adrian Lahoud, provides a stimulating and vibrant cultural context for study in one of the world’s leading cities for design and the creative industries. The distinctive College environment offers students the opportunity to realise live projects and work alongside designers and fine artists in an intensive, postgraduate-only environment. Students are encouraged to extend their material, conceptual, and technical skills, expanding the potential of their practice while forming a rich set of networks and creative partnerships able to sustain their future careers.

The design studio provides a critical platform for shaping distinctive forms of practice upon graduation. The project-based pedagogy is supported by historical, theoretical, and technical seminars where students are introduced to a wide range of design research methods and approaches. Within each programme, opportunities for external engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fieldwork are provided in line with the pedagogical ambitions of students and staff.

Overview:

Associate Lecturers (ALs) at the Royal College of Art (RCA) contribute high-quality, postgraduate teaching and tuition to complement and enhance the core teaching delivery of programmes across Schools and Directorates. ALs bring leading industry expertise and specialism, often from diverse disciplines and sectors, ensuring students receive depth and diversity in their programme learning and multidisciplinary input during their studies. Depending on the specific scope of your employment, you will be required to fulfil elements of the following as appropriate, directed by your Tutor, Senior Tutor, Head of Programme, or Dean:

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Teaching:

• Contribute to teaching, delivering high-quality teaching content that meets the needs of individual students.
• Contribute to and deliver cross-school and cross-disciplinary teaching and related activities as appropriate.
• Provide academic, pastoral, and technical (as appropriate) tutorial support to students, including regular one-to-one meetings as agreed.
• Provide regular feedback to students to help them develop their skills and improve the quality of their work.
• Provide up-to-date knowledge of the subject area and professional contexts.
• Keep abreast of innovation and best practice in learning and teaching.
• Continually update your own knowledge and understanding in your academic specialism.
• Participate in the assessment of student work.

Programme Development:

• Collaborate with the Lead and other programme staff to develop and refine the curriculum.
• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching and learning activities that foster collaboration and innovation.

Engagement & Collaboration:

• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, encouraging dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
• Work closely with students and colleagues to support a vibrant academic community within the School of Architecture.
• Engage with external partners and industry experts to enrich the learning experience and provide students with real-world insights and opportunities.

We are seeking people to join existing Architectural Design Studios (ADS) and new studios. We are happy to receive proposed briefs. Studios typically teach in teams of 2-3 people, all applicants must apply as individuals but please identify if you have a partner you are applying with or if you wish to be partnered.