Subject Leader MA Costume

1000scholars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University Of The Arts London invites applications for the role of Subject Leader for MA Costume. You will provide academic leadership, shape the new curriculum and oversee delivery, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and student experience.

You will bring a degree in costume or related discipline, extensive course leadership in higher education, and a track record in research or professional practice to advance critical and creative practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in costume or related discipline.
• Substantial experience of course leadership, curriculum management, teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Established reputation through research and/or professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MA Costume programme and provide academic leadership.
• Oversee development and delivery of a new curriculum integrating research with practice.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations in line with university policies and collaborate with colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Course leadership

Curriculum management

Teaching in higher education

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or higher in costume or related discipline

Job description

# Subject Leader MA CostumeUniversity Of The Arts LondonLondon, United KingdomFaculty / Professor12 days left## About the positionMerton Hall Road, London UKThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic costume maker to help shape the future of costume design and creative education at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, University of the Arts London.As Subject Leader for MA Costume, you’ll provide fresh, academic leadership for the MA Costume pathway, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student experience. You’ll lead the strategic development, design and delivery of an innovative, new curriculum that combines critical research with creative practice, while overseeing the day-to-day management of the course in line with University and College policies and procedures.MA Costume embraces historical knowledge as a foundation for progressive, future-facing practice. The course enables students to develop advanced research methods alongside the practical realisation of costume design, equipping graduates to engage critically with social, environmental and cultural justice in contemporary costume practice and the wider creative industries.Through your leadership, students will gain the creative, technical and professional skills required to succeed in costume design and making across a range of creative industries, preparing them for sustainable and innovative careers.About youYou’ll hold a degree or higher qualification in costume or a closely related discipline and demonstrate a professional level of expertise in costume making. You’ll have substantial experience of course leadership, curriculum management, teaching and assessment within higher education, together with a fresh vision for the future of costume and an established reputation through research and/or professional practice.You’ll also bring excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, enabling you to lead effectively, collaborate with colleagues and external partners, and contribute to the continued success, development and reputation of the MA Costume programme.To apply please click the apply button.Closing date: 10 November 2026.Scheduled interview date: week commencing 23 November 2026.Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Esther Armstrong/Programme Director for Theatre Screen and Performance Arts [e-mail] you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact [e-mail] is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.https://jobs.arts.ac.uk/job/12776-subject-leader-ma-costume/£54,037 to £65,092 pro rataThis listing was collected from a public source and is reproduced here forinformation only. Always confirm the details on the original posting before applying. View the original postingApply on the source siteTakes you to University Of The Arts London.Deadline: 10 Nov 2026Duration: Part Time, PermanentPosted: 28 Oct 2026Institution: University Of The Arts LondonLocation: London, United KingdomSalary: GBP 54,037 to 65,092 / yearContact: [e-mail]