Lecturer (Digital Fashion Communication)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned higher education institution is seeking a Lecturer in Digital Fashion Communication to teach and inspire students across various programmes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in digital communication channels, AI technologies, and marketing strategies specifically tailored to the fashion industry. The role also involves contributing to the broader educational practices within the university, promoting inclusivity and innovation in teaching, and supporting student engagement through diverse methodologies. This position offers a dynamic environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture and mentoring programmes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of digital communication channels and trends.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
• Proven expertise in applying digital communication in a fashion context.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Develop education practices through teaching innovations.
• Assist in enhancing student experience and engagement.

Skills

Digital Fashion Communication

AI/emerging technology in fashion

Marketing strategy

Digital consumer behaviour

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Good first degree

Tools

Adobe software suite

Job description

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences, the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment supported by state of the art digital and technical facilities.

About the team:

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) is one the UK's largest specialist fashion providers, recognised globally for its excellence in higher education and research. Our work spans multiple disciplines such as science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment where diversity and equality flourish and innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Digital Fashion Communication to join our dynamic team who will contribute to the students' educational journey, bringing their experience to inspire the next generation of fashion talent. We seek academics with interests around topics such as, digital communication channels such as social media platforms, current and emerging fashion communication technologies, and software, visual communication trends, marketing, campaign and content strategy and ethics, diversity and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

As a Lecturer in Digital Fashion Communication, you will contribute to teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with expertise including but not limited to the application and contextualisation of: generative AI and AR/VR, current and emerging digital platforms such as social media and web 3, visual communication and marketing strategy such as AI driven content creation, Adobe software suite, branding, storytelling, experiential marketing, consumer behaviour and campaign performance analysis. It should be noted that experience does not have to specifically be from fashion background, although we would seek assurance through the application process that you could apply your broader digital communication expertise in a fashion context.

You will also be expected to develop their education practice through teaching and learning innovation and scholarship that aligns with the university's education strategy.

Essential Skills:

• A good first degree together with a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• Expertise within Digital Fashion Communication including but not limited to: AI/emerging technogology and software driven fashion communication, marketing strategy and digital consumer behaviour.

Desirable:

• A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy (or commitment to obtain within three years of appointment).
• Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

For informal enquiries:

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Application:

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal.