At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Landscape Architecture, leading innovative projects and courses.
- Company: University of Gloucestershire, renowned for its long-standing Landscape Architecture programme.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to innovation and excellence in education.
- Why this job: Shape the future of landscape design while nurturing the next generation of creative professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching Landscape Architecture and a passion for ecological and sustainable practices.
The predicted salary is between 35374 - 43234 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled academic, industry practitioner who can contribute to the teaching and learning on the BA & MA Landscape Architecture degrees, as well as offer possible course leadership, here at the University of Gloucestershire.
The teaching team encourage and promote inspiration and innovation within the field of landscape design across all levels, thoroughly underpinned by critical theory and rigorous technical knowledge and understanding. The course brings together and harmonises conceptual and spatial design theories with a desire to provide our students with highly developed professional skills.
The world is possibly faster moving now than at any time in the planet's history. Within our field of landscape design and within our course aims and objectives we aspire to equip our students with a portfolio of creative and technical skills that will allow them to rise to challenges, emerge as high achievers within the workplace and to move forward in their careers competently and confidently.
As the longest standing landscape degree course in the United Kingdom, we are proud of our reputation and standing and as a group of academics and students with a common purpose we are now enjoying a new era whereby our international status is beginning to grow and develop.
Individuals applying for this role will possess a future-focused approach and comprehensive understanding of contemporary industry practice and as such, this individual will be expected to work and contribute to maintain all aspects of professional course accreditation.
Applications are invited from individuals who have some experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the following areas:
- Ecological & Sustainable technologies
- Urban Ecology & resilient planting design
- Landscape History & theory
- Landscape Design Processes & Practice
- Strategic Landscape Planning & LVIA
- Professional Practice & P2C frameworks
- Research methods
To apply please click on APPLY at the bottom of this page, you will be asked to submit a CV along with a Supporting Statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria or complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.
We are interested in appointing at the earliest convenient time this semester. For more information, please contact the Academic Course Leader of BA Landscape Architecture, Jamie Liversedge at jliversedge@glos.ac.uk or the Deputy Head of School, SoACE, Fiona Curran at fcurran@glos.ac.uk.
Key Dates:
- Closing date: 7th September 2026
- Interview date: In Person at FCH campus in Cheltenham, 23rd September 2026
To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.
For more information about our benefits and working for the University please click here. The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.
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Contact Details:
University of Gloucestershire Recruitment Team
