The Interim Dean will provide dynamic academic leadership for the School of Architecture, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, knowledge exchange and student experience. You will play a central role in delivering the RCA's strategic ambitions, including:

Leading programme innovation and new academic initiatives across M-level, doctoral and executive education
Strengthening the School's research culture and ensuring REF2029 readiness
Expanding partnerships, external engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration
Representing the School nationally and internationally at conferences, biennales and sector events
Supporting philanthropic engagement and donor stewardship
Guiding staff and students through a period of campus and curriculum development
Work collaboratively with the other Deans, PVCs, and Finance to advance financial sustainability priorities for the School and College

A proven record of senior academic leadership in a prestigious institution, or
A strong track record of practice-based research and research income, or
Eminence as an architect, urban designer or architectural scholar with demonstrable impact on the built environment
Strategic vision and the ability to lead through change
Deep understanding of art and design higher education, including quality assurance, research frameworks and knowledge exchange
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to inspire staff, students and external partners
A commitment to the RCA's values of curiosity, inclusion, collaboration and integrity, Success as a senior academic: evidence a track record of successful strategic project delivery as a senior academic in art & design or related disciplines.

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