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Hourly Paid Lecturer- Fashion (Multiple Specialisms)
A flat rate of £20.29 per hour will be paid for completing one of the following elements of the schedule: teaching, preparation and marking.
£50.72 per direct teaching hour.
The number of hours required and the days of the week may vary.
About the Role
Situated within The Nottingham School of Art & Design, the Department of Fashion continues to innovate and refine its curriculum to lead and inspire within this dynamic, fast‑paced industry, we are seeking specialist practitioners to join us as Hourly‑Paid Lecturers. Your professional expertise will play a key role in enhancing the student experience, strengthening our collective skills, and ensuring we remain at the forefront of emerging trends, technologies, and creative practices.
We are particularly interested in specialists with knowledge and skills in:
- Product Technology
- Biomaterials
- Sustainable Fashion Strategies
- Shima Seiki / Stoll Programming
- Clo3D / 3D Digital Fashion
- Digital skills relating to AI in fashion (e.g. market research, AI‑driven insights, data analytics)
- Projection Mapping
- Space & Visual Merchandising
- Styling and Art Direction
- Pattern Cutting
As an Hourly‑Paid Lecturer, you will work alongside our academic teams and specialist technicians to contribute to the ongoing development of our courses. You will deliver high‑quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, sharing your industry insight and supporting learners to grow their skills and confidence.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a passion for inspiring, mentoring, and empowering a diverse cohort of emerging creatives.
If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - we value a diverse range of experiences and perspectives.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview Date: w/c 4th May 2026
About Us
The Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools, with a proud 175‑year history of influence, innovation, and creative excellence. Based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and forward‑thinking cities, we are a thriving community of artists, designers, and practitioners committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of fashion education at a transformative moment for the industry. These roles may contribute across the full fashion landscape from knitwear, fashion and textile design to fashion management, marketing, and communication. We are seeking practitioners who can help students develop approaches that are innovative, globally attuned, and responsive to environmental, cultural and technological change.
For any informal queries about the role or the Department of Fashion, please contact Mel Robertson, Head of Department at melanie.robertson@ntu.ac.uk or Liz Watson, Deputy Head at elizabeth.watson@ntu.ac.uk
Join Us
We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
