Lecturer in Design, Development and Realisation

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for an experienced academic to deliver specialist teaching and academic guidance to students within our Product Programme at London College of Fashion (LCF).

You will assume responsibility for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship within the Programme, with a particular focus on BA Fashion Sportswear. Based in the School of Design and Technology, this unique course considers how sport, science, new technologies, fashion trends and cultural contexts influence fashion retail, equipping our students with the skills and expertise to begin a career in this evolving industry.

As a Lecturer, you will be required to deliver seminars, workshops and practical demonstrations on the process of creative and innovative design, engaging your students through innovative and inspiring teaching.

You will expand the capacity of the course design to meet the needs of the rapidly changing industry for menswear, womenswear and sportswear products. You will also facilitate pedagogic and curriculum development that challenges the canon of fashion garment design and sportswear, keeping the curriculum at the forefront of creative and professional practice.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Ana Ogunsanya at a.ogunsanya@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk   

About you

You will need an undergraduate degree in fashion design or an associated subject, along with experience of teaching and assessment in a Higher Education environment or the equivalent relevant experience.

You will also provide evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of fashion design activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.

Excellent communication, planning, organisational and teamwork skills will also be essential for success in this role.

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.

Our culture

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 be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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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If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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