Lecturer in Fashion Design

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. High quality research and education is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has an established reputation within the Higher Education sector, we align ourselves with elite fashion schools worldwide. We are uniquely positioned as one the largest specialist fashion providers in UK HE, providing depth and breadth of expertise in our subject. We are a hub, working collaboratively across disciplines and borders, our research and teaching cross science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment for staff and students where diversity and equality flourish, where innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

We are looking for a Lecturer in Fashion Design (1.0 FTE) to join our dynamic and growing team. The successful candidate will contribute to high quality teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, bringing experience, skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of fashion talent for an ever-changing industry.

Global and cultural awareness will underpin teaching, exploring diverse fashion histories, cultural identities, international markets and contemporary design movements. You should have insight into the fashion design process, pattern cutting, and digital design software, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. An important part of the role will be to ensure the smooth running of modules as well as providing exceptional teaching support and guidance to students through their academic journey.

Essential Skills:
- A higher degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area or appropriate equivalent experience.
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.
- Sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge of contemporary fashion design practices from both academic and industry perspectives.
- Experience of teaching in the relevant field of practice.

Desirable:
- A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy.
- Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.
- Successfully published/exhibited professional practice.

Benefits include: 35 days leave plus Christmas closure and bank holidays, travel loan, wellbeing platform, life insurance, access to campus facilities, enhanced parental leave, and a high-quality guaranteed pension.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader.