Lecturer in Town Planning

Turning Passion into Purpose. We are advertising for a lecturer to teach on our town planning undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. London South Bank University has taught accredited Town Planning degrees for 50 years. Our research culture focuses on links between research and practice.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of current practice and policy in planning, and a background in the profession and the academy, with a research profile. They should have chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and adequate experience of working in a university environment, understanding planning module and course delivery. We are looking for expertise in one or more of the following areas: urban design; planning law; professional practice and work-based learning; environmental planning; development viability and valuation.

The successful candidate will offer module/& course leadership, actively produce interdisciplinary research and innovation projects related to their area of expertise, and apply for national and international research funding whenever possible. The candidate will work collaboratively with the RTPI and Planning apprentice employers, offer personal tutoring to students, and engage in administrative work, attending Exam boards and meetings as required.

About You:
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD and/or Planning Qualification and RTPI membership with skills/experience in:

• Teaching experience at degree level and at postgraduate level Planning courses.
• Specialised research outputs in one of the following areas: urban design; planning law; professional practice and work-based learning; environmental planning; development viability and valuation with evidence of research outputs.
• Evidence of a supportive pedagogical approach; effective communication.
• Ability to contribute to Academic Management (Module and Course) with a proven record.
• Ability to work as a team member, supporting each student’s personal and professional development.

This is a fixed-term post for 1 year.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Professor Igea Troiani, Head of the School of Architecture and Planning, CTE, LSBU on igea.troiani@lsbu.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31st August 2025 23.59pm.

Interview/assessment – will take place on w/c 8th September 2025.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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