Course Leader: MA Fashion Curation and Cultural Programming (Parental Leave Cover)

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The opportunity

The School of Media and Communication at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London are looking for a proactive and innovative Course Leader for our world leading MA Fashion Curation and Cultural Programming course (maternity cover). Leadership of this postgraduate course comes with exciting opportunities to prepare students for a wide variety of related industry roles and to drive the future direction of the course, in line with UAL strategies, so that graduates can excel as global creatives in a variety of curation and cultural programming-related contexts.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the academic leadership of the MA Fashion Curation course, including the day to day management of staff and all areas of learning, teaching and assessment of students as well as resources allocated. You will lead on the process of course development, modifications, major changes, reapproval and review by the University, external agencies and professional bodies with the Programme Director and Dean.

About you

You will have expertise and knowledge of academic leadership, both traditional and emerging practice in Fashion Curation and Cultural Programming will understand its place in the developing cultural, creative and commercial sectors and the opportunities this presents. You will have the confidence to translate this knowledge into a forward-thinking vision and direction for the course that will take this successful Masters course to its next iteration as we move to Stratford and the East Bank in September 2023. You will have the ability to establish excellent industry connections and networks and will leverage the significant opportunities presented for Fashion Curation and Cultural Programming in our move to Stratford in order to develop a progressive and highly regarded postgraduate experience.

A relevant degree-level qualification is essential and will ideally be supported by an existing teaching qualification.

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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