"Lecturer in Fashion"

Job Title:

Lecturer in Fashion

Department:

Belfast School of Art

Salary:

£41,086 - £58,260 pro rata

Campus:

Belfast

(Fixed term/Full-Time until 31 December 2026)

Closing Date:

26 February 2026

Reference Number:

040706

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

You will hold 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.

You will have experience of teaching and assessment of Fashion in higher education, and extensive experience of the use of a wide range of Fashion practices and methodologies, particularly in a commercial context.

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk)

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 at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. 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.