Lecturer in BA Costume for Theatre and Screen

The opportunity

Wimbledon College of Arts, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), is looking for an experienced academic to join us on our BA Costume for Theatre and Screen course, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the creative futures of students passionate about costume for theatre, film, television and live performance.

Based in the School of Performance, the BA Costume for Theatre and Screen course introduces students to the key skills and professional practice required to succeed in the ever-changing costume industry, providing specialist teaching in both costume design and costume interpretation. Students develop a strong understanding of the essential elements of costume, gain confidence in both traditional and innovative approaches to costume design and realisation and have the opportunity to explore new and emerging media, including digital presentation techniques.

As a Lecturer, you’ll contribute to curriculum development, deliver high-quality teaching and engage in ongoing scholarship within the subject area, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed. You’ll work closely with the Course Leader to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning, encouraging critical thinking and creative practice that challenges conventional approaches in costume design, construction and interpretation.

In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you’ll also provide academic and pastoral support to students, monitoring their progress and attendance while maintaining accurate records.

Your profile

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching and assessing in a Higher Education environment or possess equivalent professional experience in costume construction and interpretation.

You must also demonstrate evidence of teaching, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of relevant activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University. Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills are also essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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Closing date: 19 April 2026 @23.55

Interview date: 30 April 2026

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalia Stewart/Course Leader BA Costume for Theatre and Screen n.stewart@arts.ac.uk 

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact CCW.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

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