Associate Lecturer - Media Studies - School of Architecture

Associate Lecturer - Media Studies - School of Architecture

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• Company: The Royal College of Art


• Salary: Includes London Allowance


• Hours: Part-time


• Location: London, England, United Kingdom, SW7 2EU


• Working pattern: On-site


• Job type: Contract


• Posting date: 25 Aug 2026


• Closing date: 1 Sept 2026

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Summary

School of Architecture

The School of Architecture 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.

Role Profile: Associate Lecturer

• Post: Associate Lecturer


• School: School of Architecture


• Programme: Central/Media Studies


• Grade: 8, 0.08 FTE


• Tenure: Fixed Term


• Responsible to: Lead, Media Studies

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:

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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

The School of Architecture 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.

Role Profile: Associate Lecturer

Post: Associate Lecturer

School: School of Architecture

Programme: Central/Media Studies

Grade: 8, 0.08 FTE

Tenure: Fixed Term

Responsible to: Lead, Media Studies