Senior Lecturer in Cosmetic Science

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The opportunity

The Cosmetic Science area at London College of Fashion is well-established and renowned for its specialist educational offer, aimed to the global Cosmetics Industry. Based on the success of its undergraduate provision, we now offer a unique Integrated MSc Cosmetic Science course, teaching a wide range of disciplines relevant to the Cosmetics and related industries. Our staff and students are also engaged in research and industry-led projects which enrich the curriculum and enhance graduate employability. Currently, there is an opening for a Senior Lecturer in Cosmetic Science which is an important and dynamic role in this area. If you have the experience, knowledge and vision, join us a at the forefront of Cosmetic Science education. 

About you

A Master’s degree-level background in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic Science is a must, with doctoral qualification(s) being desirable. Experience with product formulation and/or evaluation and some educational/training background is also essential as well as some experience with data processing and statistics. You will have experience teaching in Higher Education in the UK or abroad and a track record of research, research relevant or Knowledge Exchange activities. With an awareness of the current educational climate, you will value the importance of innovation, and welcome change.  You will be an excellent team player and communicator with a track record in the enhancement of student experience or customer care. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

Our culture

We have become one of the world’s most international Universities, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. And, as a global university, staff and students learn from different cultures and perspectives, which leads to new conversations and innovative work. At our very core, everything we do seeks to challenge the status quo by driving social purpose and standing up for what matters.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We aim to be a university where everyone can be themselves and are supported to reach their full potential.

With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be a Race Equality Charter (REC) member to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff, a Stonewall Diversity Champion to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work, a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and member of the Business Disability Forum which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace.

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