The Manchester Metropolitan University
Lecturer in Fashion Cultures (12 months FTC maternity leave)
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The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University fosters a dynamic intersection of Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences, the Manchester School of Art, and the Manchester Fashion Institute, supported by cutting-edge digital and technical facilities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Contexts to join our Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI), one of the UK’s largest specialist fashion providers, recognised globally for its excellence in higher education and research. The institute bridges disciplines such as science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport, and digital practices. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity, equality, and innovation thrive, fueled by varied perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
This role is ideal for an academic who can:
- Inspire the next generation of fashion talent.
- Contribute expertise in the cultural, historical, and critical dimensions of fashion, including fashion theory, visual culture, identity, sustainability, and global perspectives.
- Possess a background in fashion design (desirable).
Role Responsibilities
You will:
- Deliver engaging teaching, lectures, seminars, and workshops across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Foster critical thinking, contextual awareness, and academic writing skills.
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment design, and delivery of high-quality teaching, linking theory to contemporary fashion practice and wider issues (social, political, and environmental).
- Support interdisciplinary teaching and integration of current debates.
- Apply theory to creative practice in modules (where applicable), providing pastoral support.
- Align expertise effectively with fashion contexts, even if experience is beyond fashion.
- Engage in research and knowledge exchange activities, including:
- Producing high-quality research outputs
- Supervising postgraduate research (PGR) students
- Developing funding bids
- Alternatively, demonstrate interest in advancing teaching delivery and student experience.
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Informal enquiries can be directed to: s.atkin@mmu.ac.uk
Application Details
Please submit your CV and cover letter via the university’s application portal.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold:
- A good undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, complemented by:
- Postgraduate qualification(s), or
- Equivalent professional experience, or
- Evidence of professional practice or scholarly contributions.
- PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE, or membership of the Higher Education Academy (or a commitment to obtain within three years of appointment).
- Expertise in fashion contexts, specifically in areas like:
- Cultural analysis
- Historical perspectives
- Critical fashion theory
- Visual culture and identity
- Sustainability
- Global viewpoints
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Desirable Skills and Qualifications
A background in applying theory to creative practice, or a degree in fashion design, will strengthen your application.
Working Environment & Inclusion
Manchester Metropolitan University values an inclusive culture where equity and diversity are central.
- We celebrate multicultural backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ groups.
- Flexible working arrangements—such as hybrid schedules or tailored programs—are encouraged and can be discussed with your line manager.
- A Disability Confident Leader, the university commits to interviewing disabled candidates meeting essential criteria where possible.
Our support extends to:
- Mentoring programs
- Accessible resources
- Professional development initiatives
Related Documentation
For further details, consult:
- [Job Description.pdf](Job Description.pdf)
- [Candidate Pack.pdf](Candidate Pack.pdf)
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