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 to 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.
Purpose of Role
The Associate Lecturer (AL) will contribute to high-quality teaching and support for the College-wide unit, AcrossRCA, enhancing the core delivery through interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches, including online and blended learning methods.
Role Profile
Position: Associate Lecturer (AL)
Institution: Royal College of Art (RCA)
Key Responsibilities:
Learning & Teaching:
1. Deliver high-quality, postgraduate teaching tailored to individual student needs.
2. Provide academic, pastoral, and technical support through regular group and one-on-one tutorials.
3. Offer constructive feedback to help students improve their work and skills.
4. Stay updated on subject area knowledge and teaching best practices.
5. Engage in curriculum design, review, and revision activities.
6. Facilitate and lead seminars, group tutorials, and peer feedback sessions.
7. Support students in peer assessment and align student outcomes with learning objectives.
Academic Delivery, Administration & Citizenship:
8. Attend planning and development events related to academic delivery.
9. Participate in off-campus events, ensuring they contribute to student learning.
10. Conduct necessary risk assessments, ensuring student and colleague safety.
11. Contribute to curriculum design and innovation in teaching and assessment.
12. Engage in staff-student consultative committees and support RCA’s commitment to equality and diversity.
The role requires a commitment to ongoing professional development, participation in college-wide initiatives, and adherence to the RCA’s policies on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Please see the information pack for more details.