Senior Lecturer - BA Interior Design

The role

University of the Arts London is seeking a Year 2 Co-Leader to take shared responsibility for teaching, course development and ongoing scholarship on the BA Interior Design course at Chelsea College of Arts. This role plays a key part in shaping the next generation of interior designers by equipping students with the intellectual, technical and professional skills needed for life beyond UAL.

BA Interior Design at Chelsea College of Arts explores user experience and interaction with objects and spaces through contemporary scenarios. Students engage in a wide range of multidisciplinary design projects, including furniture, product design and large-scale proposals for public and private interiors. Working in partnership with the current senior leader, you will co-lead the studio, provide support to the student cohort and contribute to the delivery of an ambitious and forward-looking curriculum.

Drawing on your specialist skills and expertise, you will help develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions, pushing the boundaries of design education. Much of your work will be centred on knowledge exchange, supporting students to contextualise their practice within technical, social and research-led frameworks. The wider aim of the course is to shape public discourse and generate meaningful change through design, and the postholder will play an active role in increasing the impact of live collaborations with institutions, organisations, design practices and key individuals working in the field.

Your role will be central to the exchange of expert knowledge within a professional infrastructure, connecting teaching practice to design research and the Interior Futures Programme at CCW.

About you

We are looking for a skilled academic practitioner, with previous experience of teaching and assessment in a higher education environment, who can demonstrate an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to their teaching. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity across all areas of work is essential.

You will provide evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that actively contributes to the development of Interior Design and supports the goals of the Programme, College and University.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are also central to success in this role.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 18^th March 2026, 23:55.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Tomris Tangaz / t.tangaz@chelsea.arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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