Professor of Fashion Business and Technology

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Professor of Fashion Business and Technology to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative research and teaching in a unique interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping the future of fashion through a blend of business acumen, technology, and sustainability. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this university fosters a supportive atmosphere for all staff. Enjoy a market-leading pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements in this exciting academic position.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• PhD required, with a strong background in fashion business and technology.
• Experience in leading research projects and teaching at higher education level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver thought leadership in fashion business and technology.
• Shape and deliver a world-leading research agenda in fashion.

Skills

Fashion Business Expertise

Research Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Teaching Experience

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

PhD in Fashion Business or related field

Postgraduate Teaching Qualification

Job description

Professor of Fashion Business and Technology, Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4a0640df6e8b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Teaching and Research Professor of Fashion Business and Technology. This position will play a critical role in delivering thought leadership in shaping and delivering a world-leading, interdisciplinary research agenda across one of the UK’s most unique fashion research environments.

Positioned within the Department of Materials, Europe’s largest and most interdisciplinary materials department, the Fashion Business and Technology (FBT) programme offers a unique integration of fashion, technology, sustainability, business, and creative innovation.

What can you expect in return

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, striving to achieve true equality of opportunity for all community members.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are based on merit.

Our university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. More information can be found here.

Please note that we cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies should contact [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Professor David J. Lewis, Head of the Department of Materials

Support link: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the deadline date.

See the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.