Hourly Paid Lecturers (Associate Lecturer, Visiting Practitioner): Finance and Economics

The opportunity

This post will have responsibility for teaching and assessment on the BSc Fashion Management and MSc (integrated) Strategic Fashion Management in the Fashion Business School at London College of Fashion. The post-holder will work collaboratively, deploying their specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions. The post holder will have knowledge of Finance and Economics and will be able to teach across levels. An ability to contextualise their expertise within the fashion industry is desirable.

About you

Requirements of the role:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (essential), Higher degree (e.g. MSc, MBA) in a relevant subject. (essential)

PhD or Higher level research degree (desirable)

Teaching qualification (PG Cert or equivalent). (desirable)

Member of the Higher Education Academy (desirable)

Experience of teaching & assessment in a higher education environment (permanent, fractional, or hourly paid contract) (essential)

Applies an inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching

Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment

Shows commitment to understanding the range of students’ experiences within a course.

Collaborates and works effectively within team and across different professional groups

Works effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people

Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the application of e-commerce in fashion and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University

Evidence of using contacts within subject peer group to develop partnerships or collaboration

Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives

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 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.

If you have any queries about this role, you may contact the LCF Staffing Team at

Email: vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk   

phone: 07730 900321

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