Lecturer in Fashion Cultures (12 months FTC maternity leave)

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences, the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment supported by state of the art digital and technical facilities.

About The Team

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) is one the UK's largest specialist fashion providers, recognised globally for its excellence in higher education and research. Our work spans multiple disciplines such as science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment where diversity and equality flourish and innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Contexts to join our dynamic team who will contribute to the students' educational journey, bringing their experience to inspire the next generation of fashion talent. We seek academics with expertise exploring the cultural, historical, and critical dimensions of fashion, including but not limited to: fashion theory, visual culture, identity, sustainability, and global perspectives. It would also be advantageous to have a background in fashion design.

As a Lecturer in Fashion Contexts, you will contribute to teaching and the student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You should have expertise in the cultural, historical, and critical dimensions of fashion, including but not limited to: fashion theory, visual culture, identity, sustainability, and global perspectives. You will demonstrate experience in delivering engaging lectures, seminars, and workshops that support the development of critical thinking, contextual awareness, and academic writing skills. You will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and the delivery of high-quality teaching that connects theoretical frameworks to contemporary fashion practice and wider social, political, and environmental issues. The ability to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and current debates into teaching is highly desirable. Knowledge and/or experience of applying theory to creative practice would be advantageous, and a background in fashion design may support this. You may also contribute to practice-based modules and provide pastoral support to students. Your experience does not need to be exclusively within fashion, although you should be able to demonstrate how your expertise can be applied effectively within a fashion contexts discipline.

You will also be expected to contribute to the research and/or knowledge exchange activities of the department for example by producing high quality research outputs, supervising PGR students, and developing funding bids OR demonstrate an interest in developing expertise and innovation in the delivery of teaching and/or student experience.

For informal enquiries, please contact s.atkin@mmu.ac.uk

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal.

Essential Skills

The successful applicant will have:

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline, together with either postgraduate qualification(s), equivalent professional experience, or evidence of professional practice and/or scholarly contribution relevant to the role.
• A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy (or commitment to obtain within three years of appointment).
• Expertise within fashion contexts: cultural, historical, and critical dimensions of fashion, including but not limited to: fashion theory, visual culture, identity, sustainability, and global perspectives.

Desirable

Knowledge and/or experience of applying theory to creative practice would be advantageous, and a background in fashion design may support this.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.