Associate Lecturer – Studio (MA Architecture)
Join a world-leading postgraduate art and design institution and contribute to shaping the future of architectural practice and education.
The School of Architecture, led by Dr. Adrian Lahoud, provides an intellectually rich and culturally dynamic context for postgraduate study in London—one of the world's most vibrant cities for design and the creative industries. We offer an immersive, project-based learning environment where students engage in live projects and work alongside artists, designers, and leading practitioners to expand the material, conceptual, and technical potential of their practice.
We are currently seeking passionate and committed Associate Lecturers (ALs) to join the School of Architecture. ALs bring deep professional expertise and creative insight to our design studios, helping students to critically shape their own practices and prepare for impactful careers.
This appointment is for co-teaching an architectural design studio that examines the role of making in the architectural design process, not only as a method for prototyping and developing architectural language, but also as ways of reading, questioning, and transforming place. Student projects will focus on the analysis and transformation of highly sensitive and culturally rich found conditions through the lens of material experimentation. The studio explores how digital tools and new technologies can change our relationships with material practice and enable a critical re-engagement with place, locality and intangible cultural heritage.
We welcome applicants to join existing Architectural Design Studios (ADS) or propose new studio briefs. While studios typically teach in teams of 2–3, applicants must apply individually—please indicate if you are applying with a partner or wish to be paired.
Role Summary
As an Associate Lecturer in the MA Architecture programme, you will contribute to high-quality studio-based teaching and tuition, supporting students in the development of their design work and critical thinking. You will be part of a collaborative team delivering a rigorous and dynamic curriculum that reflects the evolving field of architecture, with a particular focus on making, material experimentation, and the critical application of digital tools to architectural practice.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Teaching
* Deliver studio-based teaching that supports the development of student projects, with an emphasis on material practice, experimentation, and digital innovation.
* Provide academic and pastoral tutorial support, including one-to-one sessions.
* Offer timely, constructive feedback to help students improve and thrive.
* Participate in assessment and contribute to feedback processes.
* Share up-to-date knowledge of architectural practice, making processes, and design research.
Programme Development
* Work with the Programme team to shape and evolve studio briefs and curriculum content that explore the intersections of making, place, and digital technologies.
* Engage in interdisciplinary learning initiatives across the College.
Professional Development
* Stay current with trends and innovations in architecture, material practices, and digital tools.
* Participate in CPD activities and contribute to the School's academic environment.
Engagement & Collaboration
* Support an inclusive, dialogic, and critically engaged studio culture.
* Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to enhance student learning and connect making practices with wider architectural and cultural debates.
* Connect studio work to wider social, cultural, and environmental contexts.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals with:
* Professional experience and a strong portfolio in architecture or a related field.
* A commitment to progressive architectural pedagogy and student development.
* The ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative studio environment.
* A critical and creative approach to architectural education and practice, with a particular interest in material experimentation, making, and digital innovation.
Join Us
If you're passionate about architectural education and excited to contribute to the vibrant intellectual and creative culture of the RCA, we would love to hear from you.
For full details, please see the Info Pack.