University of the Built Environment
Design History Tutor (Lecturer)
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Job Description
Employment status and working hours
Fixed term for 5 months, part time for a total of 100 hours for the duration of the contract period – hours will vary week on week to allow for flexibility, however you will be provided with a clear timetable for all face to face teaching/tutoring.
Full time hours at the University are 35 per week with the standard working pattern Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. At LSA, the weekly working pattern is Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.
Organisation structure
Education and Students, London School of Architecture.
Your line manager will be Dr Ruth Lang, March Programme Leader, with oversight from Lee Ivett, Head of School.
Place of work flexibility
The majority of your working time will be spent at The London School of Architecture (The LSA) office at 4 Beechwood Road, London, E8 3DY and the rest may be at your home*. Whilst it is a requirement for all academic teaching/tutoring and meetings to take place at Beechwood Road, other scholarly, administrative and preparatory activities may be completed remotely. *Working from home is only possible if your environment is suitable.
High level summary of job role
The Design History Tutor (Lecturer) plays a key role in delivering an engaging and high-quality learning experience that supports student success. Working closely with Module and Programme Leaders, you will lead interactive workshops, tutorials, and reviews that encourage participation, curiosity, and critical thinking. You will actively monitor student engagement and wellbeing, providing timely, constructive formative and summative feedback to support development and progress. You will contribute to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of modules through collaboration, accurate record-keeping, and participation in assessment and moderation processes. Your insights will help enhance teaching quality and the overall student experience.
Committed to professional growth, you will engage in ongoing development and required training, staying current with best practice. By working closely with academic and support teams, you will help create a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel confident to succeed and realise their potential.
The LSA offers an innovative model of architectural education, combining studio-based learning with embedded professional experience. We are a small school with a big mission, currently offering a single academic programme: a two-year postgraduate MArch in Designing Architecture. The Programme is prescribed by the Architects Registrations Board and validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The LSA also runs community and outreach programmes for young people.
In May 2025, The LSA merged with University of the Built Environment (the University). The University is a leading specialist university for the built environment and The LSA will retain its name and distinct identity. For the avoidance of doubt, if you are successful in being appointed to this role, you will be a University employee, working within The LSA. You can find out more about The LSA at bottom of this job posting.
Specific job role accountabilities and responsibilities
Module delivery (student facing)
- Support the delivery of the module, participating in workshops, tutoring sessions, and reviews, as required by the Module Leader to facilitate interaction with and engagement by students.
- Engage with associated learning resources to stimulate student activity and engagement.
- Monitor student wellbeing in module groups, addressing any concerns sensitively and effectively in collaboration with the Programme Leader and Academic and Student Support teams.
- Provide the student cohort with regular feedback on their contributions - both informally during sessions, and with written feedback following Formative and Summative assessment points.
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Module delivery (management)
- Participate in regular meetings with the Module Leaders.
- Notify any student engagement problems to the Programme Leader for action.
- Support the maintenance of accurate records of attendance in collaboration with the Academic and Student Support teams.
- Assist with ensuring that alternative arrangements are in place in the event of any Tutor not being able to deliver their allocated teaching.
- Contribute to programme processes such as Validation and External Examination visits, as required by the Programme Leader.
- Provide feedback to the Module Leader for incorporation into any module updates, to maintain and enhance the quality of delivery and an engaging student learning experience.
- Be on time for all timetabled teaching sessions.
Management of assessments
- Follow guidance on the marking strategy for the relevant assessments.
- Complete assignment marking allocated to you in time scales provided.
- Contribute to the moderation procedures in collaboration with the Module Leader.
- Provide guidance to students on reflecting on their feedback and how to feed forward their learning to other assessments.
Other important features of the job role
- Continuing professional development (CPD) and staff development activities: In agreement with, and as directed by, your line manager, to maintain and enhance professional experience and commitment to subject specific and teaching skills development.
- Keeping abreast of Business-as-Usual changes and updates: Reading communications sent via the Bulletins, other emails and webinar updates.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check: Due to the nature of the working environment and to safeguard any children or young people on premises, you will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with the Children's Barred List. As a result and as part of the application process, you must disclose all and any past or pending cautions or convictions, whether spent or otherwise, unless it is either a protected caution or a protected conviction under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). If you are offered the role, we will commence the online DBS check with you.
- Line management responsibilities: None.
- Budget responsibility: None.
- In this role you will liaise with the following: Students; Programme Leader; Module Leaders; University Academic, Registry, and Student Services/Support teams.
Person Specification
E = Essential person requirement; D = Desirable person requirement
How the person requirement will be assessed: A = Application; I = Interview; T = Test or other assessment
Please be aware that as part of safer recruitment and onboarding processes, we will seek original documentary evidence of the relevant academic and/or professional qualifications which you include within your job application. This is all part of our comprehensive pre-employment screening which also includes checking your identity, right to work, criminal record history (basic disclosure unless specified otherwise), and three years employment history. This is all part of our commitment to safeguarding our students. Keeping our students safe is a responsibility shared by everyone within the University.
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Qualifications and training
- GCSE Maths and English language Grade C or 4 or above (E, A).
- Undergraduate degree in architecture, art, art/architectural history or relevant subject area (E, A).
- Postgraduate degree in architecture, art, art/architectural history or relevant subject area (E, A).
- Membership of a professional body or association aligned with the architecture/architecture history/research subject area (D, A).
- PhD in a relevant field (D, A).
Previous experience
- Experience of architecture/architectural history and theory subject delivery, tutoring or mentorship (E, A, I).
- Evidence of impact and esteem within the subject area of architectural history and theory (D, A, I).
Behaviours and attitudes
- Alignment to the University’s core values and growth mindset approach, which reflect our culture. Refer to the specific behaviours within the Competency Framework (E, I) – summarised within the careers site.
Skills, knowledge, other requirements
- Experience of scholarship and research activity within the field of architectural history and theory (E, A).
- Knowledge of current agendas, themes, trends and research methodologies that relate to the subject and practice of architectural history and theory (E, A, I).
- Excellent visual communicator through the use of analogue and digital techniques (E, A).
- Excellent verbal communicator with an ability to engage students in a critical but caring and empathetic dialogue concerning their work (E, A, I).
- Excellent collaborator and team member who is able to contribute to a progressive and supportive working environment and culture (E, A).
- Digital skills confidence: We use MS Office which includes Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and several other systems/technology (E, A).
- Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our students regardless of your area of work within the University; we want our students to be successful (E, A, I).
- You must be prepared to undertake mandatory online training should you be appointed. The University is regulated by the Office for Students and Ofsted, and we have specific requirements and expectations around safeguarding, Prevent, and anti-harassment and bullying. This is all part of our Competency Framework requirements (E, I).
Pay and Benefits
- Salary: Actual basic salary for the duration of the contract £2,473 per annum (£45,000 Full Time Equivalent).
- Holiday: Rolled-up holiday equivalent to 182 hours holiday (rising to 196 hours with service) plus bank/public holidays plus up to five closure days (typically between Christmas and New Year); all per holiday year Full Time Equivalent. Our holiday year runs from 1 August to 31 July. We also have a holiday buy and sell scheme in place, however given the rolled-up method of holiday pay, the holiday buy/sell benefit will not apply to you.
- Pension and life assurance: Pensions auto-enrolment to the Universities Superannuation Scheme which is a default salary sacrifice scheme. You may opt out of salary sacrifice but remain in the scheme, or you may choose to
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