Lecturer in Fashion Design (12 months FTC maternity cover)

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK University in Manchester is seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Design to enhance teaching and student experience. The role involves contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting students with real-world experiences, and engaging in research activities. Candidates should possess a PhD and teaching experience. This position is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover and promotes an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a relevant professional field.
• Commitment to obtaining teaching qualifications within three years.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Support students with real-world learning opportunities.
• Engage in research and knowledge exchange activities.

Skills

Experience of teaching Fashion Design in Higher Education

Substantial experience working with directional design practitioners

Understanding of contemporary fashion

Education

A good first degree and a PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

About the team

The Faulty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. Student experience is at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has an established reputation within the education sector, we align ourselves with elite fashion schools worldwide. We are uniquely positioned as one the largest specialist fashion providers in UK HE we provide depth and breadth of expertise in our subject. We are a hub, working collaboratively across disciplines and borders, our research and teaching cross science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment for staff and students where diversity and equality flourish, where innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures. We are looking for a Lecturer in Fashion Design to join our dynamic and growing team. The successful candidate will contribute to the students\' educational journey, bringing experience, skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of fashion talent for an ever-changing industry.

About the role

We seek a Lecturer in Fashion Design to contribute to teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will have knowledge and experience of contemporary fashion and/or broader design practices working with directional design practitioners, creating original designs using a holistic design-based skillset. You will be an expert in your field whose teaching practice is informed by either your industry experience, your expanding body of published research or practice-based research which underpins sustainable design practice.

Drawing on your experience/industry contacts, you will support students to engage with collaborative, interdisciplinary and real-world learning opportunities.

The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the research and/or knowledge exchange activities of the department for example by producing high quality research outputs and developing funding bids OR demonstrate an interest in developing expertise and innovation in the delivery of teaching and/or student experience.

About you

Essential Skills:

• Experience of teaching Fashion Design in Higher Education
• A good first degree together with a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• You will have substantial experience working with directional design practitioners plus a future facing skillset that understands contemporary fashion in support of sustainable design practice

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.
• Successfully publish results of research to the REF, in peer reviewed journals or monographs, or publish/exhibit professional practice

This is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover

To apply: Please attach a CV and covering letter

In some circumstances, we will consider applicants who do not have these qualifications but are committed to obtaining them and have equivalent significant attainment in their professional field.

Our commitment to inclusivity

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.