Lecturer In Interior Design

The Person

We're looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for interior design and a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. You will hold an undergraduate degree in Interior Design or a related subject; a Higher Degree or Research Degree is desirable.

• An expertise in fundamental design skills, spatial understanding and conceptual thinking, including proficiency across hand-drawing, model-making, visualisation and presentation techniques.
• An enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach to creative practice and student engagement is essential.
• A commitment to establishing a profile in research, knowledge exchange, or higher education pedagogy.
• Experience of working in industry and delivering high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback, and academic support to a diverse student body in higher education.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, along with the ability to contribute meaningfully to interdisciplinary teams and a wider academic community.

The Faculty

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

• A dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation.
• A commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative, cultural and communications industries.
• KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-based identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.
• Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities.
• Produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

Further Information

This is a part-time 0.8 FTE (29.60 hours per week), fixed term position for 10 months. This position has a starting salary of £36,020 per annum (80% pro rata to £45,025 per annum).

Please note - the hiring manager is also open to considering applicants that are available for a minimum of 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), in which case would be a starting salary of £27, 015 (60% pro rata to £45,025 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 18 August 2026.