Course Leader, MSc Applied Psychology in Fashion

The opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to teach and contribute to the development of our unique Post Graduate course in this expanding curriculum area for the College. The successful candidate will be providing cover and support whilst the permanent Course Leader is on leave.    

You will also be responsible for making a substantial contribution to teaching quantitative research methods at post graduate level and some aspects of cognitive psychology.You will be research active and will contribute to cross-College research initiatives concerned with understanding the psychological phenomena across the realm of fashion.   Your own areas of expertise will be in one or more of the following: organisational psychology, social cognition, lifespan development, self-identity and well-being, quantitative research methods.

About you

You are an expert in your field with a PhD in a domain of Psychology related to the above expertise areas and a successful research profile. You will have taught Psychology on a BPS accredited programme (or an international equivalent), ideally at Post Graduate level. You will possess a teacher training qualification and demonstrable ability to encourage, support and sustain the development and flourishing of students.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

If you have any queries about this role, you may contact the LCF Staffing Team at vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk  phone: 07730 900321.

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, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2023 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.

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