Senior Lecturer Fashion Design

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a dynamic Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design to contribute to the BA (Hons) course. The role requires expertise in 2D fashion design, combining analogue and digital processes. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students, and enhancing the curriculum while providing industry-informed expertise. This full-time position offers competitive salary and excellent staff benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced professionals in the fashion industry.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced paid leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Recent relevant industry experience.
• Subject expertise in 2D fashion design.
• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute expertise to deliver and develop modules on the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course.
• Support students in critical understanding of contemporary fashion design.
• Assist Head of School and Senior Leadership team in curriculum enhancement.

Skills

2D fashion design

Recent industry experience

Teaching experience in Higher Education

Team collaboration

Networking industry collaboration

Education

FHEA

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Fashion Design

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026

Department: School of Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park & Locksbrook

Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from GBP 44,746 rising to GBP 56,536 per annum

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual with professional experience in 2D fashion design to join our collegial team and to help shape our expanding Fashion Design provision.

The course offers a forward-thinking design education, nurturing ambitious and dedicated students as they prepare for careers in the fashion industry.

About the Role

You will contribute your expertise to deliver and further develop a range of modules on our BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, and will also contribute to learning and teaching across the wider Subject Area of Fashion within Bath School of Design, where appropriate.

Ideally, you will have specialist expertise in 2D fashion design, incorporating both analogue and digital processes, and recent industry experience. The successful applicant will be expected to support students in developing a critical understanding of the broader context of contemporary fashion design, while delivering core practical skills essential to the discipline.

You will play an important role in developing the knowledge and skills of our undergraduate and postgraduate students, work as part of the wider Bath School of Design team to provide professional mentorship, deliver robust assessment, appropriate student support, and overall maintain a high-level of learning and teaching supported by industry-informed expertise. Additional duties include assisting the Head of School and the School Senior Leadership team in enhancing the school's curriculum portfolio, furthering relationships with employers and other relevant external parties, providing formative and summative feedback and more broadly pursuing opportunities to enhance the student experience.

About You

• Recent relevant industry experience
• Subject matter 2D fashion design
• wcześniej Experience of teaching within HE
• Experience of working in a (small) team
• 2D fashion design (analogue and digital)
• Networking industry collaboration
• FHEA

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking forCoordinator, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade Ac3S/Ac3A – Starting from GBP 44,746 rising to GBP 56,536 per annum The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Rachel Evans, Subject Leader (Design), Bath School of Design at Bath Spa University, by emailing [e-mail]

Special conditions

• Lecturer - Applicants with less than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
• Senior Lecturer - Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6-month probation period.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early والمح if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.