Studio Practitioner- Teaching & Scholarship

About us

London South Bank University is a modern, dynamic university with a long history of leading the way in applied education, practice-led learning, applied research, enterprise and knowledge transfer. With over 17,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 130 countries, we work together to foster the development of graduates, ready to address business and societal challenges. Our fantastic campus in central London is based around the historic, vibrant, and unique Elephant and Castle in the best student city in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2023).

We are highly commended as an Outstanding Entrepreneurial University (Times Higher Awards, 2022) and continue to be recognised as a leading global university for Reducing Inequalities (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2025). We are one of the leading modern London universities in the Guardian rankings (Guardian University Guide, 2025) and we are proud that our graduates are the highest paid on average amongst all London Modern universities (LEO, 2025).

The University forms a central part of the LSBU Group, London's first integrated tertiary education group. Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges, and South Bank Academies, we continue to lead the way on learner-centered, skills-focused education. Connectivity lies at the heart of all we do, and together we form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers - united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.

We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.

Our new strategy,
Connecting
, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it's developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders. Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Through Connecting, we will redefine tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy - rooted in London.

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.

To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution.

You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

The School of Architecture and Planning at London South Bank University is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Studio Practitioner (Teaching & Scholarship) to join our vibrant academic community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an architect and educator to contribute to our distinctive studio culture through the delivery of design-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Studio Practitioners play an important role in enriching the student experience by bringing contemporary professional practice, industry insight and real-world perspectives into architectural education.

Working closely with course teams, you will lead and support design studio teaching, helping students to develop creative, technical and professional skills while responding to complex challenges within the built environment. Through design tutorials, workshops, lectures, field trips and reviews, you will support students in developing innovative and thoughtful design proposals informed by current architectural practice and emerging societal, environmental and technological challenges.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the School's design studio culture, supporting curriculum delivery and enhancement while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. You will also play an important role in preparing students for professional practice through your understanding of the architectural profession, contemporary design methodologies and industry expectations.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a…