Course Leader – MA Fashion Design Practices [Online]

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced academic to lead the development and delivery of the new, fully online MA Fashion Design Practices, part of the Fashion Programme within M School at Central Saint Martins.

The course explores contemporary fashion design, considering emerging technologies, shifting global perspectives, and urgent environmental and social challenges. Designed to widen access for global learners, it is delivered mainly through pre-prepared materials, videos and asynchronous activities, with limited live webinars and frequent tutor feedback.

Working with UAL Online, you will develop the specialist curriculum, oversee all validated units, manage academic staff, lead teaching and assessment, and support the course's launch and growth. You will also contribute to the wider CSM M School and Fashion Programme.

Your profile

You will have specialist academic and leadership experience in fashion design, a strong grasp of current pedagogy and practice, and experience using digital technology as a creative design tool.

You are a strong communicator and collaborator, able to support a growing team through hybrid working, bring diverse perspectives and industry voices into the curriculum, and support a globally dispersed cohort in developing their individual practices.

Extensive online teaching experience isn't required, but you should be open to flexible online delivery as a way to widen access to Higher Education.

Interviews will be held Friday 30th October 2026 in person, in London.

Should you have any questions about the role please contact p.clarke@csm.arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application please contact CSM Resourcing on csm.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

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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