External practitioner call

Studio Tutors support design teaching in the BSc Architecture (Years 1 and 2). They work within a framework of briefs and teaching methods established by design module organisers.

The studios in BSc Years 1 and 2 run from October to Easter. Each BSc studio typically has 12 students. Students are required to respond to given briefs that have been set to encourage specific forms of knowing, being and acting within the context of design teaching and learning. Each brief defines a geographical location as well as a clear theme, agenda and programme. Where appropriate, briefs are developed in coordination with Technology and History & Theory teaching, enabling students to integrate environmental, structural, material and cultural considerations into their design work.

Weekly tutorials are offered either in small groups or with individual students, allowing time and space for developing and testing ideas iteratively through design.

ur WSA Practice Link Group supports our MArch 1 ‘Year of Education in Practice’. Practice Links Tutors each mentor and guide a small group of students, including a virtual office visit to review experience and set goals for self-development in practice. In this role, you will offer design tutorials and carry out reviews and assessment for our Design in Practice module. A key aim of this module is to address real-world design challenges through live project teaching.

Practice Links Tutors are typically RIBA Part III qualified architects (or equivalent) with experience of practice. Interests in adaptive reuse, environmental design and community engagement would be a good fit to support our live project briefs.

Design studios are offered in the third year of our BSc Architecture (RIBA Part I).

The studios run from October to June.

Each has approximately 24 students and two tutors. Students are required to respond to a thematic agenda set by the studio leaders, and we ask for a one-page draft proposal, together with a CV. The School is open to proposals from individuals who might join an internal member of staff, or from an already established team.

We welcome proposals for studios in subject areas that align with one or other of the following themes: ‘personhood and place’, ‘urbanism’, ‘making’, ‘environment’ and ‘adaptation’. These are broadly aligned with the school’s Research and Scholarship Groups.

Weekly tutorials are offered either in small groups or with individual students, allowing time and space for developing and testing ideas through design.

The design of studios should meet the School’s framework of learning outcomes that are aligned with criteria set by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Design units are offered in the second year of our Master of Architecture (MArch RIBA Part II) and Master of Architecture and the Built Environment.

In this year, students are required to develop a design thesis that responds to a clearly defined issue or theme, supported by their unit leader. The design thesis is a vehicle through which students will acquire important skills in research and its translation into architectural programme, form and material resolution.

We invite proposals for thematic units from individuals with a proven record of high-level design excellence, demonstrated through completed projects in practice, previous design studios, publications and/or awards. Applicants should be capable of teaching design from a well-defined agenda relevant to contemporary architectural discourse and practice. Additionally, they should have extensive experience in integrating design and research.

MArch units run from October to Easter. Each master’s-level unit typically consists of 9–10 students, though we may consider larger units where prospective leaders propose collaborative teaching approaches.

Students are expected to visit selected sites at least once, with study trips often incorporated into the curriculum. Weekly tutorials, conducted in small groups or individually, provide the time and space necessary for developing and testing ideas through design.

The design of units should meet the School’s learning outcomes that are aligned with criteria set by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for Parts I and II respectively.

History and Theory

We are interested in having external practitioners support our History and Theory teaching in the BSc (RIBA Part I) programme where relevant. This consists of a series of modules taught through lectures, workshops and seminars across the undergraduate BSc. We are looking for knowledge of architectural (and/or urban planning) history and theory developed through architectural studies or an equivalent subject, and a keen interest in the field. As part of a team, your expertise could include contributing to tutorials, seminars or workshops.

Technology

We are looking for consultants with expertise in Architectural Technology to support both RIBA Part I and Part II student projects. Applicants should be interested in inspiring and able to challenge students to integrate technology into design projects with a specific focus on architectural tectonics, materiality, building fabric, building construction, and low-carbon/zero-carbon and sustainable building design approaches. This may include specific expertise in material, thermal comfort, ventilation, building physics, building services, structures and fire safety.

Design reviewers

At regular intervals in the year, we require professionals to review student work. We are keen to hear from all architects, including specialists in a particular area, so please do express an interest.