Senior Lecturer Department of Architecture

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Department of Architecture currently works within the School of Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies and are diverse team of individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. We have a strong existing portfolio of architectural courses and are in the process of enhancing the courses that we offer further. We are seeking a new colleague to join the team and become part of the positive developments happening within the department. 

The role

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture to join our team. Someone with a minimum of Part II qualification in architecture or someone registered as an Architect in the UK. This role requires the ability to plan, organise and deliver on undergraduate architecture courses, ensuring that the content is current and relevant to the context of architecture. The role requires an ability to utilise a range of different teaching, learning and assessment processes to ensure that students receive high-quality and constructive feedback. You will help to enhance the department's offering and work closely with other key members of the team to support the on-going successes of the department.

You will contribute to development of the department and teach across different levels of the courses within our portfolio. You will work with colleagues in the department to help shape the curriculum, lead on modules and generate partnerships with external organisations to enhance opportunities to learn with industry. The role will also require active engagement with outreach and recruitment activities. 

Specific skills or qualifications

Educational background in Architecture or a relevant discipline with, as a minimum, a good degree at undergraduate level and postgraduate level (Part II), obtained at a UK accredited and validated school or from an internationally validated course.

A sustained record of teaching on an architectural course in the UK, with strong evidence of teaching students within a design studio setting. The ability to support students to design and deliver architectural projects.

Relevant industry experience in a relevant discipline related to the built environment, including comprehensive knowledge of current critical challenges impacting architecture and architectural education. 

The main responsibilities of the post include:

• Preparation and delivery of teaching and learning content for students on courses within the Department of Architecture cluster, setting spatial design agendas relevant to critical themes the climate emergency, ethics, health and life safety and professionalism
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Department focused on ensuring a dynamic learning environment for students
• Teach across levels (from 3 onwards), as required, to inspire new generations of emerging professionals, creating an inclusive environment and offering pastoral support
• Contribute toward interdisciplinary initiatives, connecting students within the department and cross disciplinary activities with other departments
• Establish links with external professionals to generate innovative approaches to ‘Learn with Industry’ and engage students in their learning
• Promote the use of new and emerging technologies as tools to augment critical thinking for learning, teaching and assessment
• Monitor the modules assigned to your responsibility, maintaining content, delivery, assessment and moderation processes. Including progression targets in accordance with the University strategies and regulations
• Support the Course Team in the administration, recruitment, and promotion of courses within the Department and its agenda to offer transformative educational opportunities
• Contribute to ensuring the integration of professional body requirements in the curriculum of validated and prescribed courses in the Department of Architecture.

Key skills required for the post include:

• Knowledge of the context of architectural practice and design within the context of the built environment and wider construction industry
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as required. Communicate with members of the team effectively and deliver on-time in an organised and coordinated way.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Ravensbourne’s values, culture and educational ethos and promote these through everyday practice in the role
• Work within Ravensbourne’s Code of Conduct and other Rules
• Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., Finance, People & Culture) as appropriate
• Carry out the policies, procedures, and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.

The candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who works well in a team environment and is committed to the success of students on architectural courses. 

• Someone who has a keen awareness of the built environment and architectural practice
• Has strong design sensibilities and an ability to support students to reach their potential through design-oriented projects
• A good understanding of current architectural practice and issues impacting the built environment, more generally
• An ability and interest to acquire new skills and develop ideas in collaboration with others, including those within the team and university and external partners
• A keenness to work with others and evidence of experience of working within a Higher Education environment
• Excellent inter-personal skills and highly motivated to maintain positive communication, transparency and organisational skills to support the department.

We offer 

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our post
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme.