Reader in Fashion Systems

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The opportunity

The Reader in Fashion Systems will span research, knowledge exchange and teaching at Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF), contributing to Fashion Design for Sustainability as a field of study, sector, and education practices.
 
We are seeking an original and holistic thinker and leading researcher to join our globally recognised change-making Centre for Sustainable Fashion team. Based at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, this academic opportunity will make a distinctive and significant contribution to research in ecological, social, cultural, and economic wellbeing, applicable to fashion.
We are looking for an experienced and high profile researcher with a portfolio in or applicable to sustainability and fashion, relating to systems thinking, regenerative practices, the wellbeing economy, environmental and social justice. 

Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) is a University of the Arts London research centre based at London College of Fashion. CSF challenges the status quo and seeks ways to design and develop research, education and knowledge exchange with businesses, creating ways for us to live well, together, in nature. 

About you

The Reader will take a leading role in their appointed field of  research; developing and securing funded research. You will support a research and knowledge exchange environment and significantly contribute to  the academic research profile and activities of the University.

You will have the opportunity to join a vibrant team and to work with experienced and early career researchers. Your strong theoretical background and excellent writing track record will complement the expertise across the centre.

You will be expected to supervise PhD and MA students, acting as Director of Study and/or supervisor to research degree students as appropriate alongside other contributions to teaching and active participation in public, national and international forums for debate including organising and contributing to CSF/ UAL events.
 
If you have any queries about this role please contact Naomi Bulliard via email at n.bulliard@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.

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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