Lecturer in Interior Design

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention.

Faculty / School

Interior Design at De Montfort University sits within the Design Department, in the School of Art, Design and Architecture, in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. Consisting of three distinct but inter-related areas – Interior Design, Product Design and Design Crafts, we are well equipped to foster dynamic cross-disciplinary dialogue and practice.

The Role

Interior Design at De Montfort University includes undergraduate and postgraduate study while also supporting PhD provision. It is an area with a longstanding history and reputation, supported with extensive and dedicated facilities within our city centre campus. The Interior Design programmes develop students into creative professionals who can respond to future global challenges and reflect the importance of sustainability and inclusivity in contemporary interior design. It challenges students to reimagine existing interiors as well as question the idea of ‘space’ to create innovative and experiential spaces. It focuses on the way people interact within these environments, considering comfort, usability, effectiveness, aesthetics and emotional connection. The studio-based courses explore the regeneration and adaptation of real buildings and develops the students’ visual communication skills in drawing, 3D modelling, computing, CAD and VR.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic lecturer within the subject area of Interior Design to join our innovative and experienced programme team.

We seek people who have a genuine desire to work collectively with staff and students as the new curriculum is developed and evolves to respond to the changing student and industry needs. This role will work closely with the Programme Lead to nurture student culture and community through improving engagement, attendance, continuation and success across a diverse student cohort.

The chosen candidates will have proven academic and industry experience, with extensive design studio involvement, from either practice, research or education. They must have a working understanding of the current HE education context in the UK. They must be a people-centric with the desire to be on campus co-creating and delivering curriculum with both the staff and student body. They will have a desire to undertake research contributing to the future and ongoing development of the subject area utilising your industry skills and knowledge (specialism) to enhance the student experience and course direction. The successful applicant will have access to a range of training opportunities and facilities relevant to your on-going professional development/practice and the ability to develop and maintain your own scholarly/research and/or professional profile.

Our student population is diverse and so we are extremely interested in making appointments that reflect our student body.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Stuart Lawson, Associate Professor Design, email: smlawson@dmu.ac.uk

Alex Stothard, Interior Design MA Programme leader, email: alex.stothard@dmu.ac.uk

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