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The Role:
We have 2 available roles and are seeking a Course Leader for both the BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and the Postgraduate (PG) Fashion Marketing courses. These roles are ideal for an experienced academic or industry specialist with a background in the UK and/or global fashion industry, and specific expertise in Fashion Marketing, particularly in visual brand communication, fashion criticism, circular fashion and contemporary issues in the sector.
As a Senior Lecturer, you will contribute to both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, playing a key role in strengthening the team and supporting students at all levels. This will include teaching a range of modules within the fashion marketing subject area, providing support and guidance to students, and actively contributing to curriculum development.
You should hold a relevant degree in a related field, ideally coupled with postgraduate qualifications or a willingness to pursue further education through research and professional development. A qualification in the Higher Education sector would be advantageous.
We are looking for a candidate with a comprehensive understanding of Fashion Marketing, alongside knowledge of current professional practices within the fashion and associated industries, and the ability to communicate this effectively to students.
Application Instructions
In your cover letter, please specify whether you are applying for the BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing Course Leader role, the Postgraduate (PG) Fashion Marketing Course Leader role, or both.
Hybrid working may be available when not teaching.
Interviews are anticipated to be held 9 December 2024.
For informal enquiries about the posts, please contact Lynne.Mesher@port.ac.uk
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.
- Generous pension scheme.
- 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 milestones, and recognition awards which may be 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 ‘apply’ 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.
We are actively working to remove barriers for staff, applicants, and students. Our efforts include gender-balanced and racially diverse panels, anti-racism training with Shades of Noir, and evaluating candidates based on clear and realistic person specifications.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
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