Professor: Centre for Fashion Business and Innovation Research

4819

London College of Fashion
Fashion Business School
LCF - John Prince's St, London UK
University Chairs
£competitive

Permanent

Part time - 22.2 hours per week

31 January 2019 23:55

The opportunity

We are looking for a Professor looking for a new challenge or Reader aspiring to be a Professor. You will provide academic research and leadership in an established research intensive College. You will play a leading role in shaping the research of the Centre for Fashion Business and Innovation Research at London College of Fashion and contribute to teaching and learning excellence.

You will lead on the development of collaborative links with national and international partners in academia and industry and on the development of external funding applications to research councils, charitable trusts and other relevant agencies. Your duties will also include the supervision and mentoring of research degree students as appropriate.

To download additional information, and to apply, please visit the website of the College’s recruitment partners Society by clicking here: https://www.society-search.com/search/job?q=&se=0&fn=0&lc=0&sa=0&id=4710

Presentation to the Stakeholder Panel will be on Wednesday 15th May 2019 and interview with the Formal Panel will be on Thursday 16th May 2019.
 

About you

You will have the ability to inspire the trust and confidence to develop and implement strategy in a complex environment and will have a proven track record of outstanding research, as evidenced by your internationally recognised scholarship and publication. You will demonstrate the ability to lead and mentor innovation and creativity in research and knowledge of current trends in this area.

You will have significant experience of academic leadership, through your collaborative research and involvement with relevant professional bodies and societies. You will have the ability to ensure the delivery of the Department’s strategic plan in line with the College’s ambitions, leading toward the move to Stratford, and to engender positive relationships with staff across the College and University. You will be expected to make a strong contribution to the teaching, research and REF profile of the College and to provide ongoing leadership of your discipline.

What we offer

 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.
 
London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change. In 2022 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history.

Our culture

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.