Lecturer in Fashion Management: Research Methods

The opportunity

Teaching research methods across the Leadership and Management Programme, from undergraduate BSc through to MBA level, means equipping students at all career stages with the ability to think critically, gather evidence, and make decisions informed by rigorous research. Over the course of their studies, you'll see undergraduates develop from learning foundational research concepts to experienced MBA students conducting sophisticated inquiry.

Rather than teaching research as a set of technical procedures, this role emphasises research as critical thinking. Students will explore how to ask important questions, design robust inquiries, and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to real business challenges in the fashion industry. You'll supervise student research projects and dissertations across all three levels, directly supporting the quality and rigour of independent work. Beyond teaching, you'll contribute to curriculum development with the wider course team and support activities that enhance student learning. The part-time structure offers flexibility to maintain active engagement with research practice or professional work, ensuring your teaching reflects contemporary developments in research methodology.

Your profile

You'll need an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and substantial experience teaching research methods in higher education. A higher degree (MSc, MBA, or equivalent) in a relevant field is essential, ideally with demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods. We're looking for someone who can teach research as a way of thinking rather than just a set of techniques, someone who helps students understand how rigorous inquiry informs better decisions.

You should be comfortable supervising dissertations and major projects across different levels, from undergraduate capstones to postgraduate theses. This role requires working collaboratively within a course team and genuine commitment to supporting student development as independent researchers. Professional research experience or knowledge of research applications in business or fashion contexts strengthens your candidacy, particularly if paired with the ability to keep your teaching current and relevant.

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.

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