University of the Arts London
The School of Design and Technology’s portfolio is based on the philosophy Merged Metiérs underlining that sustainability, digital technologies (wearable tech, smart textiles and digital manufacturing) and Better Lives values are transforming the current fashion practice and industry. This has led to expand the field of innovation in fashion design by incorporating sustainability, craft technology, creative arts, entrepreneurship and digital engineering expanding the designers’ toolbox beyond the borders of fashion. 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. Your duties will also include the supervision and mentoring of doctoral research degree students as appropriate.
In addition to undertaking your own research practice, you will have teaching and curriculum development responsibilities into the MA design courses. You will be responsible for embedding inclusive design/climate change actions in the BA curriculum as well as encouraging and supporting staff to develop their research and KE practice in this area. You will work closely with the Research Centre for Sustainable Fashion and the Social Design Institute.
Why choose us?
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 you may contact the LCF Staffing Team, email: [email protected] , phone: 07730 900321.
Your profile
We welcome candidates with relevant industry and or academic experience,
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. There are opportunities to develop innovative pedagogy and collaborative research and/or knowledge exchange projects.
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