Visiting Lecturer

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 2,755,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham City University invites applications to join its Visiting Lecturer pool for the School of Arts, Department of Fashion and Jewellery. We are seeking practitioners who can contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, bringing specialist expertise and industry insight.

Visiting Lecturer roles are part-time and fixed-term, with hours agreed with the academic schools; posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Areas of expertise include fashion design, fashion communication, fashion buying and marketing.
• Textiles design, jewellery design, silversmithing, gemmology, and digital fashion technologies.
• Experience in teaching and industry engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department of Fashion and Jewellery.
• Provide practice-informed teaching and support student learning in relevant courses.
• Help prepare graduates for careers across fashion, textiles and jewellery sectors.

Skills

Fashion Design

Fashion Communication

Fashion Buying

Textiles Design

Jewellery Design

Gemmology

Digital Fashion Technologies

Job description

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our School of Arts in the Department of Fashion and Jewellery We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department of Fashion and Jewellery. The Department of Fashion and Jewellery is internationally recognised for its excellence in creative education and professional practice. Located within the School of Arts, the Department has a long-standing reputation for nurturing innovative designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs who go on to shape the future of the global fashion, textiles and jewellery and accessories industries. Our courses are built around contemporary industry, enabling students to develop creative, technical and professional skills through live projects, industry collaborations and practice-based learning. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas including:

• Fashion Design - garment technology, pattern cutting, make,
• Fashion Communication - art direction, styling
• Fashion buying and marketing, events
• Textiles Design, surface design for interior and fashion
• Jewellery Design
• Silversmithing
• Gemmology
• Digital Fashion Technologies

Students benefit from access to specialist studios, workshops and industry-standard equipment, supporting a wide range of traditional and emerging creative practices. The Department maintains strong relationships with leading fashion and jewellery brands, manufacturers, retailers, independent designers and professional bodies, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry trends, technological developments and professional expectations.

We welcome applications from individuals who can bring specialist expertise, commercial insight and practice-informed teaching to support student learning and help prepare graduates for successful careers across the fashion, textiles and jewellery sectors.

As a Visiting Lecturer, you will contribute to a creative, forward-thinking environment where employability, industry engagement and entrepreneurial skills are embedded at the heart of our curriculum.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our ethos centres on recognising every learner's individuality and nurturing their personal development. We welcome lecturers who share our passion for empowering students of all backgrounds to discover their strengths, refine their craft and achieve their full potential.

Join us in shaping the future talent, where expertise, ambition and opportunity come together.

Candidates must upload a current CV and provide two supporting statements. It is essential that applicants address the following:

• areas of expertise
• teaching and/or relevant professional experience

With around 31,000 students from over 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and forward looking institution rooted in the heart of Birmingham. We put students at the centre of everything we do, combining technical, creative and professional excellence with strong industry links to give our learners the best opportunities for future success. Guided by our 2030 strategy, we are committed to promoting fairness, innovation and real world impact across our academic community.

By applying to this vacancy, you will be joining our Visiting Lecturer recruitment pool. Visiting Lecturer roles are part-time, fixed-term positions, with hours agreed between you and the academic schools as required. Posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work.

When teaching opportunities arise that match your skills and experience, the academic schools will contact you directly to discuss them. Please note that contact is not guaranteed. The recruitment pool is refreshed annually. You will be invited to resubmit your details if you wish to remain in the pool for the following year. If you do not respond, your information will be deleted in line with our Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to Alison Rapsey at