"Lecturer in Fashion"

Job Title: Lecturer in Fashion

School: Belfast School of Art

Campus: Belfast

Salary: Academic Grade 7/8 (£41,086 - £58,260 per annum)

Duration: Permanent / Full-time

Closing Date: 25th September 2025

Reference Number: 038027

ABOUT US:

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

THE ROLE:

The postholder will contribute to teaching, research, enterprise, and business engagement for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Fashion. They will undertake administrative duties related to undergraduate and postgraduate Fashion programmes and engage in high-quality research activities. The postholder will provide teaching and academic support on BA TADF, BA Fashion, Year 0 (Foundation in Art and Design) and related programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to an outstanding student experience at Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art in preparation for industry-relevant specialisation and progression into professional life.

ABOUT YOU:

1. A master’s qualification (MA/MDes/MFA) in Fashion or related subject areas OR a first- or upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent degree level qualification, in Fashion or related subject area, plus significant experience.

2. Experience of teaching and assessment of Fashion in higher education.

3. Extensive experience in the use of a wide range of Fashion practices and methodologies, particularly in a commercial context.

4. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the management of programmes of study in higher education or equivalent.

Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal.

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Belfast School of Art holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website.

The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.