Senior Lecturer in Fashion Branding and Communication (062019-214-R-R)

Category: Academic | Faculty/Division: Faculty of the Arts, Design and Media | School: School of Fashion and Textiles | Department: School of Fashion and Textiles | Location: Parkside | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 17 Dec 2019 | The Birmingham City University School of Fashion and Textiles is one of the UK’s leading centres for the study of fashion and textiles. We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone with the right combination of professional and academic skills to join our undergraduate fashion branding and communications team. The role will suit an experienced academic looking to advance their career and demonstrate subject and course leadership abilities. International applicants are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be expected in the first instance to take a significant role in the management and delivery of our BA Fashion Branding and Communications course. Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will; play a lead role within the School contributing to School policies and initiatives contribute to  the smooth running and delivery of an undergraduate course contribute to student and staff development maintain and improve academic standards develop the course profile nationally and internationally Skills and Experience You should have a post-graduate or research degree in a fashion related discipline and substantive experience of working in the Higher Education sector. Evidence of academic leadership and team working is essential. We would expect the post holder to have the following technical knowledge and skills: Essential Skills Knowledge and understanding of fashion branding and communication practices Practical skills relating to one or more fashion media practices, for example social media, journalism, art direction, styling, photography, illustration Ability to lead on aspects of subject and course development and delivery Supervision and assessment of academic writing and student research Excellent report writing and presentation skills Desirable Skills Enterprise and entrepreneurship Industry liaison and collaboration International networking and collaboration Student recruitment With around 24,000 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate staff, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance is producing some of the country’s most employable graduates. The School of Fashion and Textiles is one of the largest academic departments in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media. You will be joining a diverse community of about 1000 students and 100 staff. The School offers a range of design, media and business courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. We encourage, research, enterprise, creativity and ethical awareness and all our courses strongly engage with industry and professional communities. As part of your application, please attach your CV and Covering Letter. Candidates are advised to remove personal information, including names to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process.