Associate Lecturer in Interior Design

London Metropolitan University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture and Design invites applications for an Associate Lecturer in Interior Design. The role focuses on detailing, drawing conventions and industry communication, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for professional practice in a live studio environment.

You will contribute to curriculum delivery, support CV building, and help students develop industry terminology and sector awareness.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in interior design detailing and drawing conventions.
• Experience teaching in higher education and data-driven outcomes.
• Ability to develop skills for CV building and industry terminology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Interior Design modules in higher education.
• Develop CV building, industry terminology, and sector characteristics.
• Support students toward work placements.
• Engage professional networks to enhance programmes.

Skills

Interior design detailing

Drawing conventions

Communication of design details

Tools

Drawing packages

Job description

ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

Internationally recognised for high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique opportunities.

The School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University offers courses across a broad range of subject areas: Art encompassing fine art, photography and fashion photography, English literature and creative writing, theatre arts, Architecture, and Design, which includes fashion, fashion textiles and textiles, interiors, product and furniture design,and visual communication.

ABOUT THE POST

Course/module details

BA Interior Design, BA Interior Architecture and Design, BA Interior Design and Decoration

Rate of pay

Associate Lecturer Rate A (£54.28)

Hours

Up to 72 hours Total

Fixed term until

31/10/27

Location

Aldgate

The successful applicant will have significant experience of Interior Design detailing and associated drawing conventions and communication of those details. The applicant should show that they have experience within the Interior Design Industry and demonstrate this through their CV showing outlining their skills and knowledge base surrounding Interior Design drawing packages.

At the same time this applicant should be able to develop necessary skills including soft skills within the classroom to prepare students for work placement. This applicant should be able to work with CV building, industry terminology and sector characteristics.

Professional networks that can contribute to the success of our programmes and students’ learning are an advantage.

The appointee will also have some experience of teaching in higher education and an understanding of the current environment of HE in respect of data-driven measures and expectations of student outcomes is expected. The postholder will embody the School’s values in respect of equity and social justice in education, and be proactive in the promotion of diversity and diverse approaches to study and practice.

Closing date

02 November 2026

Interviews due to be held on

TBC

Hourly rate of pay: Rate A (£54.28)