Lecturer in Fashion Design

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Lecturer to join our Graduate Diploma in Fashion Design Technology course team at London College of Fashion (LCF).

Based in the School of Design and Technology, this dynamic and innovative course provides students with the opportunity to explore contemporary fashion design and interdisciplinary practices through experimentation, critical enquiry and creative development, preparing them for postgraduate study or future employment in the industry.

As a Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering seminars and workshops that support students in conceptualising and realising innovative ideas. You will provide ongoing tutorial support, constructive feedback and academic guidance, while also contributing to the organisation and management of the course to ensure a high-quality student experience. 

A central part of your role will involve offering pastoral support, monitoring progress and attendance, and working closely with colleagues to help students thrive during their time at LCF.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a course that values experimentation and innovation, equipping the next generation of designers with the relevant skills, expertise and experience to make meaningful contributions to the future of fashion.

Your profile

We are looking for a skilled academic practitioner with an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area, along with substantial teaching experience. 

You will also bring strong communication and organisational skills, a collaborative approach to your work, and the ability to apply creative and inclusive methods to your teaching and professional practice.

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.

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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