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- Glasgow
Ansök senast: 2025-02-14
Lecturer in Fashion x2
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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.
In we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.
With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA ). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22, students from nearly countries. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university.
Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.
An opportunity has arisen to join GCU as a Lecturer in Fashion in the Department of Fashion, Marketing, Tourism and Events (FMTE). Situated within the Glasgow School for Business and Society, FMTE runs undergraduate and postgraduate fashion programmes in design, branding and marketing that offer students a transformative, industry-relevant experience including live projects, activities and external engagement.
We are seeking two creative, enthusiastic and experienced Lecturers to contribute to contemporary fashion teaching and curriculum development across fashion theory, design, pattern construction and garment production. Qualified to at least Master’s level in a fashion area and with relevant fashion industry experience, you must have the expertise to develop and deliver a range of fashion modules using industry standard equipment and be skilled in the use of digital technologies and software such as Adobe Creative. Proficiency in fashion illustration, creative branding and visual communications would also be desirable.
The successful applicants will work closely with a small team to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise dissertations, lead modules and programmes as appropriate, and engage in further development of the subject area to ensure the curriculum is relevant, challenging and current.
As well as lecturing experience, you should have a proven record of engagement with contemporary fashion practice and be aware of key developments in the sector. You should also have excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and students.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a portfolio of relevant work in advance and, on the day of interview, to give a presentation and undertake a practical assignment. The interviews will take place in January with the aim of appointment at the earliest opportunity for the successful candidates.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the .
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
