Tutor (Research) - MA Architecture Professional Practice (0.4 FTE)

About the School of Architecture:

The School of Architecture, led by Dr. Adrian Lahoud, is located in one of the world's leading cities for design and the creative industries. Our distinctive postgraduate-only environment offers a stimulating and vibrant cultural context for study. We encourage our students to develop their material, conceptual, and technical skills through live projects and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing them for successful careers in architecture and design.

The Royal College of Art, the world’s number one institution for research and study in art and design, provides students with unparalleled opportunities to develop their ideas and skills, and start projects that go on to transform the world.

We are looking for an outstanding Tutor (Research) to work closely with the Dean of School and the Head of Programme to conceptualise, coordinate, and administer teaching into professional practice studies as part of the RIBA/ARB Part II validation of the MA Architecture programme. We have a strong track record of delivering an innovative professional studies programme that is tailored to the active and critical students of the RCA. It is vital in this role that the candidate seeks to not only deliver professional criteria but also to inspire students to understand how professional knowledge and capacities are vital to their practice and their aspirations for innovation in the field. 

In this capacity the candidate must be up to date with all recent developments in professional architectural education in the UK and will support the programme in meeting these criteria and incorporating them appropriately into the curriculum. If appropriate the candidate will act as PSA for the programme and offer PEDR to our students.

The ideal candidate will have:

• First degree in a relevant Architecture specialism
• RIBA/ARB Part 3 or equivalent award
• Evidence of the ability to supervise academic work at master’s level 
• Experience of devising and teaching courses, and setting and assessing written work at undergraduate or postgraduate degree level
• Evidence of, or clear potential to produce, research outputs of at least 3* REF quality in line with the strategic direction of the College
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students
• Commitment to continuous professional development 
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds 

Interviews are scheduled for mid-September 2024.

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The Royal College of Art (RCA)  aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected. 

We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this  strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.

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