Lecturer in Creative Enterprise (maternity cover)

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The opportunity

If you are an experienced practitioner in the field of fashion business and are excited to inspire students with your knowledge of entrepreneurship in the creative industries, this is an exciting part-time opportunity to teach on the MA Fashion Entrepreneurship and Innovation course at London College of Fashion.

Covering a period of maternity leave, as the Lecturer in Creative Enterprise, you will take responsibility for teaching, curriculum development, unit management and on-going scholarship of this innovative course. You will work collaboratively within the course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

This course uses a team coaching approach, underpinned by the team mastery methodology, rather than traditional lecture style. You will be expected to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field as well as develop links with business, industry and professional organisations.

About you

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of running their own business and knowledge of entrepreneurship in a creative industry. You’ll bring with you industry experience from fields such as enterprise, innovation, sustainability and an awareness of the latest in digital and technological advancements.

Teaching and/or coaching experience is essential as is a higher degree (e.g. MA) in Business / Fashion / Entrepreneurship or an associated subject. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries. 

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In Autumn 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history. 

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the recruiting manager Stacia Bedford at stacia.bedford@fashion.arts.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk   phone: 020 7514 7409 / 07730 900321.

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.