Part Time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Fashion Design

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a knowledgeable individual to contribute to the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course. This role involves developing modules, supporting students, and collaborating with a team. Ideal candidates should have recent experience in 2D fashion design and teaching experience in higher education. The position offers a competitive salary range of £35,796 to £56,536 per annum, pro rata, and is part-time at 0.8 FTE.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in 2D fashion design, both analogue and digital.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Strong networking skills within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop modules for BA (Hons) Fashion Design.
• Support students in contemporary fashion design.
• Collaborate with the Bath School of Design team.

Skills

Recent relevant industry experience

2D fashion design

Experience of teaching within HE

Experience of working in a (small) team

Networking industry collaboration

FHEA

Job 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, and more broadly pursuing opportunities to enhance the student experience.

About You

• Recent relevant industry experience
• Subject matter 2D fashion design
• 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 for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Lecturer Ac3S- Starting salary from £35,796 rising to £37,911 per annum, pro rata £44,746 - £47,389

Senior Lecturer Ac3A - Starting salary from £39,058 rising to £45,225 per annum, pro rata £48,823 rising to £56,536

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]

This is a Part Time 0.8 fte role. Location of the role - Newton Park and Locksbrook Campus's. Interview Date - Thursday 30th October 2025

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

Regrettably as the salary for the Lecturer Ac3S role falls beneath the UK's sponsorship threshold, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected.

£35,796 to £56,536 per annum, pro rata. Grade Ac3S/Ac3A