Kingston University
Lecturer in Foundation Fashion
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This is a part time, 0.5 FTE (18.5 hours per week), Permanent lecturer position, with a starting salary of £22,512.50 per annum (50% pro rata to £45,025 per annum).
The interviews will take place week commencing 3rd August 2026.
The Role
The Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice sits at the heart of Kingston School of Art, where the course delivers the conceptual, practical and technical skills to showcase students’ strengths and creative direction. Students develop insight and understanding across the fields of art and design to define their progression to study further on degree programmes at university or beyond.
This role of Pathway leader will be an integral part of the Foundation pathway leadership team and will be directly responsible for leading the Fashion & Fabrication specialism. You would be building upon the existing excellent practice in teaching and learning, and the reputation and track record of the Foundation course and its Fashion & Fabrication pathway. You will take the lead on planning and developing the curriculum, timetabling and the co-ordination of specialism staff. Your role will embrace active studio delivery, group and 121 tutorials, support and coordinate University applications and portfolios and assessment marking and feedback. This role will be expected to engage in pastoral care of a diverse range of students, differing degrees of academic leadership, management and administration and to maintain relationships within the Department, School, Faculty and University.
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The Person
You will be expected to demonstrate your commitment to professional development, displaying respect for colleagues and students alike and seeking opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the student experience and their integrated academic practice by building meaningful relationships to aid progression with BA courses.
Above all else we are looking for a highly motivated and committed multitasker with a creative approach, a compassionate people centred work ethic and passion and interest for diverse and inclusive teaching and education, with the potential to develop innovative, sustainable and inspirational approaches to fashion & fabrication, within our studios and beyond to impact future creative industries. The role encourages a desire to plan, and problem solve throughout the fashion & fabrication curriculum, to focus on detail orientated material and conceptual exploration, process driven thinking and a socially driven aspiration for innovation.
Directorate/Function
Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.
The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the social sciences.
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Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
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