Senior Lecturer in Fashion Management, Marketing & Communication

NTU has a thriving academic community, and it’s one where you’ll feel truly valued. We know our academics are central to our success as an award-winning university, and research centre of excellence.

Are you an academic looking for an innovative and successful university to take your next step, or an industry professional looking to move in an academic direction? At NTU, we recognise that our greatest strengths lie in the energy, expertise, and experience that our colleagues bring.

These are exciting times for our School of Art and Design, we’re currently investing £42million on new buildings, equipment and facilities which supports our School vision, fostering collaboration and optionality for our students across all disciplines.  Our impressive portfolio of existing courses and new developments covers the full spectrum of Art and Design specialisms. Renowned for the quality of our teaching and research, we can offer a vibrant atmosphere that encourages creativity, as well as academic excellence. ​​​​

If you are considering joining NTU as a Senior Lecturer you will benefit from our Senior Lecturer Career Framework, which recognises and rewards you based on your performance, contribution and achievement, and offers the opportunity of faster salary progression compared to the industry average.

The Fashion Management, Marketing and Communication department houses fashion business courses covering the full spectrum of the commercial side of fashion at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The courses recruit high calibre students with strong academic and creative abilities and are designed to develop these talents to ensure our graduate’s unique combinations of skills are well suited for the fashion / creative industries in which they will work.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will teach across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses to further strengthen our team.  You will also be required to contribute to a range of modules across the subject area and should be able to offer the required attributes as detailed in the attached person specification. 

Your main focus will predominately be on our highly reputable Masters courses; International Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Communication and Luxury Fashion Brand Management whilst also contributing to our 1-year top-up BA (Hons) International Fashion Business course (IFB).  The IFB course is also delivered in Hong Kong by our partner HKDI, and some travel may be required.

You will possess an excellent understanding of the subject as well as knowledge of contextual research and the current professional practice within the global fashion and associated creative industries.  You will have academic and / or industry experience within the area of International Fashion Management and the ability to supervise postgraduate projects.  Your subject knowledge will cover; International Fashion Management, Fashion Business Management and Supply Chain, Global Fashion Business and Fashion Retail, Fashion Sustainability and Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Ideally you will possess the experience and skills required to act as Course Leader and take responsibility for the management, planning, design, and development of our PG courses.

You will hold a relevant degree in a related subject area, ideally coupled with postgraduate qualifications or evidence that you are prepared to continue your own education through research and continued professional development.  A qualification in the HE sector is also an advantage.

Interview Date: TBC

If you have any specific queries in relation to this position, please contact Pinky Bazaz, Principal Lecturer via email pinky.bazaz@ntu.ac.uk or Melanie Robertson, Head of Department melanie.robertson@ntu.ac.uk

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

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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.