Senior Lecturer/Course Leader Fashion Design Portsmouth, South East England, England
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
Portsmouth, South East England, England
44263 - 54395 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
THE ROLE:
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.
DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY. WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Contributory defined benefits pension schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click this link for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI STATEMENT
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.
ED&I STATEMENT:
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.
Salary
£44,263 - £54,395 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full-Time
Job category/type
Permanent - Full-Time
Date posted
25/08/2023
Job reference
REC00000372
