Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Spatial Design

About the Job

Part time, permanent - 0.6FTE - 22.2 hours per week

Interview Date: 26 September 2025

As a Lecturer in Interior Architecture and Spatial Design you will work with staff and students to deliver a current and compelling curriculum balancing traditional skills with emerging technologies. Teaching responsibilities will include face to face or blended online delivery as well as one-to-one tutorials, group seminars, practical workshops, and critiques across levels 4 through 6. Module leadership, personal tutoring and academic report supervision are essential elements of this post. The successful candidate will devise and explore subject specific content and its wider connections to established and new advancements in the field, bringing commercial knowledge to benefit students across all levels.

As a lecturer, your experience of HE will inform curriculum development and research or knowledge exchange within the broad interior/spatial field and contribute to our new and ongoing curricula.

About You

You will have established expertise in one or more specialist areas of the subject field related to Interior Architecture and Spatial Design and a record of research or professional practice that informs your approach to teaching and learning. You will deploy your specialist knowledge to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies to support and embed critical thinking, practical knowledge and contextual understanding across all levels. Being able to relate theory to studio-based creative practice is essential. 

You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a range of practical areas related to Interior Design, Spatial Design or Architectural practices. This will be underpinned by a thorough understanding of research methodologies and academic study. You will have relevant experience of higher education, curriculum design and facilitating student learning experiences in innovative and creative ways. You will have the ability to implement quality assurance processes and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable;

• Master’s Degree in relevant subject
• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
• Relevant professional qualification

Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology

Art and Design in the Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology is a vibrant and broad area encompassing Photography, Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Communication Design, and 3D Design (including product design and architectures) programmes. The Art & Design subject area has a very successful track record of quality demonstrated through excellent NSS satisfaction rates, student competition wins and successful live commercial projects. The interzone of these areas is progressing, and as such we seek trans-disciplinary academics that can work across creative subject domains.

About Us

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

Our People

Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

Our Values

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
• Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
• Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
• Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.

The University is open to considering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided that the eligibility criteria of the points-based immigration system are met.

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

Together @ UON

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Commitments Include:

1. Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
2. Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
3. Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.

UON’s Major Commitments:

• Disability Confident
• Standalone Pledge
• IHRA Working Definition

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON