Lecturer - Town Planning

Remote place of work with a minimum of six visits per year to Horizons 

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer to join our School of the Built Environment team. You will have the opportunity to be an active part of the academic community at the University, supporting the development and delivery of modules within Town Planning, almost entirely online. You will play an important role in shaping the future of the built environment, ensuring an excellent student experience and providing an effective learning experience that is in line with industry needs. 

University of the Built Environment is a place where you can bring your industry and teaching expertise to an online education environment and really make a difference. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. 

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: 

• Lead and co-ordinate modules as directed as part of the MSc Urban Planning programme
• Support the Programme Leader and the Head of School of Town Planning in engagement with employers, industry forums and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) to ensure the University‘s programme pipeline is in tune with industry requirements and skills needs
• Demonstrate excellence in urban planning theory, policy, and design and bring established credentials and experience gained either in academia or practice 

Our main requirements: 

• Undergraduate degree in urban planning, architecture or geography or a cognate discipline
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or intention to obtain this
• Teaching experience and a proven ability to effectively communicate and deliver teaching in a variety of modes
• Relevant industry experience in the role of a built environment practitioner or established research/CPD or tutoring record 

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. 

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. 

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site via the 'Apply' button above.

Vacancy closes on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 17:00. 

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