Teaching Fellows in Architecture

Are you an experienced architectural educator who is passionate about design teaching, student development and supporting a high-quality architectural learning experience?

About the role

The University of Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Architecture (0.4 FTE / 14.8 hours per week) to support the delivery of high-quality architectural education across our Architecture programmes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced educator who can contribute across design studios, seminars and taught modules, helping to provide continuity, resilience and high-quality teaching provision across design studios, taught modules and assessment activity throughout the curriculum. Working closely with the core academic team, you will play an important role in teaching, assessment, student development and the day-to-day delivery of a professionally relevant and design-led architectural education.

This appointment represents a strategic investment in teaching capacity and student experience, supporting the continued development of the Architecture provision and future growth in Interior Architecture.

• Deliver high-quality teaching, studio tutoring and assessment across Architecture programmes.
• Support design studio learning through tutorials, reviews, workshops and formative feedback.
• Contribute to module delivery and curriculum enhancement activities across the subject area.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students throughout their studies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a coherent and engaging learning experience.

For more information on School of Art Design and Architecture please visit our dedicated webpage at:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Dr Ricky Burke via email at ricky.burke@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 585159.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an architectural educator who can demonstrate:

• A degree and/or professional qualification in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
• Experience of studio teaching, design tutoring and assessment within architectural education, together with a demonstrable commitment to student development and educational excellence.
• The ability to contribute effectively across a broad range of design studio & taught provision.
• Strong communication, organisational & interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning and educational excellence.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong architectural knowledge with a passion for teaching and supporting student development. The ideal candidate will be confident contributing across multiple areas of the curriculum and helping to maintain a coherent and high-quality student experience. Experience within professional practice, design research or interdisciplinary educational settings would be welcomed.

For more information about the job & the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Architecture subject area sits within the School of Art, Design and Architecture, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment spanning architecture, urbanism, design, creative technologies & professional practice.

Our team brings together expertise in architectural design, sustainability, urban futures, digital innovation, critical and cultural studies, and professional practice. We are committed to preparing graduates who are creative, technically capable and professionally ready, able to respond to the environmental, social and technological challenges shaping contemporary architectural practice.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills & experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 16 August 2026

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