Lecturer in Fashion and Sustainability (Parental Leave Cover)

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The opportunity

The Lecturer in Fashion and Sustainability is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship across the School of Design and Technology. The post-holder will work collaboratively within a course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Lindsey Riley on l.riley@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

The successful candidate should have an undergraduate degree in fashion design, product design, technology or associated subject. A  higher degree (e.g. MA) in a related subject is desirable) in fashion design, product design, technology or associated subject is desirable.  A teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent) and to be a member of the Higher Education Academy is an advantage but not essential. They should have experience of teaching & assessment in a higher education environment and consider all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusivity related to this. We are seeking a team worker and collaborator who can work effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people.

Before completing an application form, candidates should please download the job description/person specification for the role and read the full list of requirements and selection criteria before applying as this will be the criteria on which your application will be assessed.

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.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

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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