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Associate Lecturer – BA Fashion Communication

Central Saint Martins

Vacancy ID

12378

College/Exec Group

Central Saint Martins

Location

CSM - King's Cross, London UK

Salary

£27.89 - £35.09 per hour (basic) or £62.76 – £78.97 per hour of teaching and associated duties (enhanced)

Contract

Fixed Term

Hours

Various

Apply by

15 April 2026, 11:55 pm

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Central Saint Martins

The opportunity

BA Fashion Communication at Central Saint Martin’s comprises three pathways: Image & Promotion, Journalism and Histories & Theories. We are looking to recruit Associate Lecturers with experience in the following fields:

Histories & Theories

The pathway examines fashion beyond design, exploring how it connects to culture, identity, politics and history through a rigorous, critical framework. The post holder will be an active researcher in the field of Fashion Studies. We are seeking someone who can foster inclusive, accessible and critically engaged learning spaces that welcome a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences.

Journalism

The Journalism pathway focuses on written journalism across print and digital publishing; broadcast media such as audio and video documentary; and new media, exploring network culture and emergent practice within visual communication. We are looking for a journalist with experience in documentary filmmaking, broadcast reporting, documentary photography or social media content creation within fashion, who is committed to cultivating inclusive, contemporary and critically engaged journalistic practice.

Image & Promotion

The Image & Promotion pathway focuses on a diverse range of media, incorporating study of print and digital publishing; moving image, VFX and 3D; new media, exploring network culture and emergent practice within visual communication. We are looking for creative, collaborative educators and practitioners who can confidently work across contemporary image making, digital media, and visual communication, and who are committed to fostering an inclusive and experimental learning environment.

Your profile

This role is open to candidates who have completed their BA or MA in relevant fields and also possess relevant industry experience.

Interested candidates should complete the application form, upload a CV and a supporting statement by clicking “Apply” below. The CV should list your recent educational and professional experience (including dates and institutions/organisations). In your supporting statement, please provide a paragraph or two explaining why you are interested in the role and how it relates to your skills, experience and interests.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and, if considered to be appointable, added to a pool of potential Associate Lecturers that may then be called upon at various points during the 2025-26 academic year for short hourly-paid engagements.

You must be resident in the UK to be considered for Associate Lecturer vacancies.The closing date for applications is 15 April 2026 at 23:55 BST (London time)

If you have any queries about the process to apply for this role please email CSM Staff Recruitment: CSM.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk

If you wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of role, please do feel free to contact Simone Konu-Rae, Acting Course Leader, BA Fashion Communication.

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.

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 hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

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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