Senior Lecturer in Fashion

Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Fashion to act as Course Leader and teach across our suite of courses in Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This role is ideal for an experienced academic or industry specialist with a background in the UK and/or global fashion industry, and specific expertise in Fashion Marketing and Design, areas of focus could include visual brand communication, fashion criticism, circular fashion practices and contemporary issues in the sector, pattern cutting and garment construction, marketing strategies, consumer behaviour, merchandising and e-commerce platforms.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will contribute to both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses,playing a key role in strengthening the team and supporting students at all levels. This will include teaching a range of modules within the fashion marketing and design subject area, providing support and guidance to students, and actively contributing to curriculum development.

You should hold a relevant degree in a related field, ideally coupled with postgraduate qualifications or a willingness to pursue further education through research and professional development. A qualification in the Higher Education sector would be advantageous.

We are looking for a candidate with a comprehensive understanding of Fashion Marketing and Design, alongside knowledge of current professional practices within the fashion and associated industries, and the ability to communicate this effectively to students.

Application Instructions

We are actively committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse staff team in the School of Architecture, Art and Design. We understand creating and maintaining a work environment in which all social groups are represented and moreover, feel safe and respected, is something we must work at. We do not take this for granted. We see anti-racism and anti-discrimination more broadly as a life-long commitment. We’d particularly welcome applications from people of the global majority and people with disabilities as they’re currently underrepresented at the University of Portsmouth.

We’re working towards removing all barriers that staff, applicants and students may experience. Steps taken include having gender-balanced and racially diverse panels, undertaking anti-racism training with external partners Shades of Noir in addition to the core E&D training delivered to all UoP staff, and considering all candidates against a clear, realistic and well-defined person specification.

For informal enquiries about the posts, please contact Lynne.Mesher@port.ac.uk

To find details about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply online.  It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s application form.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

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