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About the role:
The School of Arts and Media is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to contribute to our undergraduate Fashion Design course. Fashion Design at the University of Lancashire has an excellent reputation, with strong graduate success and consistently high NSS scores, and sits within a well-established Fashion and Textiles team.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inclusive teaching that supports students in developing creative, research-informed fashion practice, combining both theoretical and practical approaches. You will work collaboratively within the team, contributing to curriculum development and the ongoing success of a dynamic and industry-focused programme.
About you:
You will have teaching experience in a higher education environment in a relevant subject, be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and have strong knowledge of garment manufacture.
For this role you are required to have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.
About us:
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
