Head of Department of Architecture and Landscape & Associate Professor

Shape the future of Architecture and Landscape at Kingston School of Art.

Kingston School of Art is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join us as Associate Professor in Architecture and Landscape, serving as Head of Department for an initial four-year period.

This is a permanent academic appointment with an additional Head of Department leadership responsibility for a fixed term. Following this period, the successful candidate will return to standard academic duties appropriate to their Associate Professor role.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant and ambitious department and play a key role in shaping the future of Architecture and Landscape at Kingston School of Art. As a member of the School Leadership Team, you will work closely with colleagues to translate School, Faculty and University priorities into action, driving excellence in student experience, academic quality, research, knowledge exchange and external engagement.

You will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership for the Department, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion and academic excellence. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active academic profile through teaching, research and/or knowledge exchange activity.

The Person

We are looking for a collaborative, credible and inspiring academic leader with the vision, judgement and experience to lead change and support colleagues to thrive.

You will understand the contemporary landscape of architectural and design education and be able to build on existing strengths while identifying new opportunities for growth, collaboration and impact. You will have experience of leading academic teams, managing resources effectively, and developing productive relationships across the University and with professional, industry and cultural partners.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

Strategic leadership and vision, with the ability to lead through change and deliver future-focused development.

Strong people management skills and experience of managing staff, budgets, workload and specialist resources.

Academic and professional credibility, with a strong record in teaching, research, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice.

Commitment to an outstanding student experience and student success.

Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.

A commitment to inclusion, innovation and collegiality.

The ability to enhance the Department's profile, impact and reputation nationally and internationally.

About Kingston School of Art

Kingston School of Art is one of the UK's leading art and design institutions, ranked among the top five per cent globally for art and design education by QS. The School combines creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with strong partnerships across industry, culture and the public sector.

As part of a comprehensive university, Kingston School of Art offers distinctive opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration in teaching, research and knowledge exchange. Our partnerships include organisations such as the ICA, Design Museum and BFI, alongside international collaborations that extend our global reach and impact.

Further Information

This is a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent position with a starting salary of £60,996 per annum, plus a £6,000 per annum Head of Department allowance for the duration of tenure.

Interviews are expected to take place in person on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Fan Carter, Head of School of Arts, Kingston School of Art.

To apply click on ‘Apply’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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