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) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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