Lecturer in Fashion Design (AHCDE1091)

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and research in Fashion Design? Are you able to use your expertise to support or complement our existing strengths in Fashion Design, Fashion Enterprise, and Fashion Marketing? The School has established a broad portfolio of Design-focused programmes and the successful candidate will be expected to not only contribute but also shape the academic agenda.

The School of Design is seeking to appoint a Lecturer with proven abilities to deliver world class teaching and research in the area of Fashion Design at full time (1.0 FTE). The core purposes of of this role is to develop research in fashion design, and to provide leadership in the development of the School of Design as a centre for both research and teaching in this area. You will have experience as a fashion designer and research expertise in fashion design applied across a range of sectors. You will have knowledge of how to develop fashion design utilising a range of digital media, software and techniques. You will have experience of how creative digital and fashion solutions that can be applied to both commercial and non-commercial settings. The position will also focus on developing a strong network of engagement with the regional activities and centres.

The School of Design is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures which consists of nine dynamic and diverse Schools which offer vibrant research and a commitment to excellence in teaching. You will join an experienced, innovative and diverse team to teach across our programmes, support module design, course leadership and student experience, as well as leading the development of research projects. In addition to establishing new research you will also be actively involved in producing high quality publications and contributing to the School’s Research Excellence Framework (REF).

You will have a PhD in Fashion Design (or related areas) and have a developing record of research, commensurate with the level of the post and a clear indication of the ability to achieve internationally recognised standards of excellence. You will be a committed teacher and outstanding communicator able to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate taught study in the areas of fashion design, creative design and digital design and teaching and administrative activities in general. This appointment to a major role, in a dynamic and growing School of Design, offers considerable potential for personal initiative and fulfilment.     

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Maria Lonsdale, Head of School

Email: m.lonsdale@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2020
Category: Academic