Reader in Design Technology

Salary: £53,806 - £64,993 pa

Location: John Prince's St, London UK

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

University of the Arts London invites applications from student-centred research-led scholar-practitioners. 

We have an opportunity for an academic to play a leading role in shaping the research in the School of Design and Technology 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. Your duties will also include the supervision and mentoring of doctoral research degree students as appropriate.

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.

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.

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

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Closing date: 15 November 2021 23:55

UAL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive university - a place where we all can be ourselves and reach our full potential in our work, learning and creative practice. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.