Lecturer in Fashion Communication

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The opportunity

This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity to support the delivery of London College of Fashion’s BA (Hons) Critical Practice in Fashion Media Course at the new state-of-the art East Bank Campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

BA (Hons) Critical Practice in Fashion Media is a practice-led fashion media and communication course in which students work to produce positive change through fashion and in fashion, using established and emerging communication methods and tools.

The Lecturer in Fashion Communication is responsible for teaching, assessment, curriculum development and scholarship in critical fashion communication. As unit leader and a year group leader the candidate will work collaboratively with the course team to develop innovative learning, teaching and assessment materials as well as to improve the student experience.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Sophie Barr on s.barr@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 phone: 020 7514 7409 / 07730 900321

About you

The ideal candidate will be a critical practitioner, creative communication specialist/storyteller or activist with knowledge of fashion communication’s role in working towards social and climate justice. You will have demonstrable experience of working in creative Higher Education, have an intersectional, student-centred approach to teaching and learning as well as knowledge and experience of improving of the student experience.

In-depth technical knowledge of image-making, moving-image production, social media and/or other emerging communication technology will be of great advantage in this role.

A relevant postgraduate-level qualification is desirable and will be supported by your current critical or professional practice, research or scholarship.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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