Tutor (Research) - School of Architecture (0.8FTE)

Overview

The Royal College of Art is hiring a Tutor (Research) within the School of Architecture on a 0.8FTE basis. Working alongside Professor Adrian Lahoud and the academic team, the appointed person will advance the School's research agenda, engage in teaching and academic citizenship, and participate in institutional governance.

Who can apply

Applicants must bring research or practice-based expertise in specific subjects. These include climate change and its connection to the built and natural environment, architectural histories of the Global South with a focus on African, West Asian, or Southeast Asian contexts and decolonial approaches, and green transition models in architecture concerning urban heat and water stress. Other eligible areas involve systems of representation in curatorial and exhibition practices within architecture and visual arts.

What you get

The position offers a salary of £56,192 to £62,600 per annum pro rata.

Requirements

The role requires maintaining an active research program that generates high-quality outputs, secures external funding, and builds interdisciplinary partnerships. Responsibilities also include contributing to the School Annual Research Programme, disseminating findings through publications, exhibitions, conferences, and public events, and engaging in postgraduate teaching, doctoral supervision, curriculum development, and reviews.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 2026-11-15.