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We are looking for an experienced Course Leader for our BA Fashion Design course. We are looking for a dynamic and multidisciplinary academic practitioner to develop and lead the undergraduate Fashion Design course. The role holder will have a breadth of knowledge and an area of expertise within fashion design, with a specific focus on sustainability incorporated within fashion education.

The role holder will show a commitment to a student-centred approach to teaching, and participate in teaching, scholarship, research and innovation in accordance with the School/Faculty objectives, and make a significant contribution to the research profile of the School.

The role holder must demonstrate a proactive approach to industrial engagement and professional practice, and enhance student employability and enterprise opportunities.

The successful candidate should possess highly effective interpersonal skills and be a student-centred educator, focused on promoting diversity and inclusivity and with the ability to provide constructive and critical support. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

A proactive approach to industrial engagement, professional practice and graduate employability is central to the ethos of the fashion subject area, and the role holder will actively engage with the student experience, and enhance student employability and enterprise opportunities.

We’re actively committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse staff team in the School of Art, Design & Performance. 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.

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.