Post: Associate Lecturer – Fashion
School: School of Design
Programmes: Fashion MA
Grade: 8
FTE: 0.2
Tenure: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
Responsible to: Head of Programmes

About the School of Design

The School of Design engages with a broad spectrum of design, from industry-focused practice to experimental and theoretical exploration. With a strong culture of innovation, debate, and research at MPhil and PhD levels, the School explores boundaries across industrial design, product design, service design, critical design, social innovation, new materials, globalisation, and the intersection of international pedagogies and manufacturing.

About the Fashion MA

The Fashion MA at RCA challenges traditional fashion paradigms to address global socio-cultural, environmental, and ethical issues. The programme embraces fluidity of gender and identity, merges physical and digital design practices, and fosters interdisciplinary approaches that create new futures in fashion. Students explore how fashion communicates identity and values in a rapidly changing world.

Role Profile

As an Associate Lecturer, you will contribute high-quality postgraduate teaching and tuition, bringing industry expertise and specialism to complement core programme delivery. You will work under the direction of the Senior Tutor, Head of Programme, or Dean to:

Learning & Teaching:

Deliver high-quality teaching content, supporting individual and group learning.
Provide academic, pastoral, and technical support to students, including one-to-one tutorials.
Give regular feedback to help students develop skills and improve work quality.
Keep up-to-date with developments in your subject and pedagogic practice.
Participate in the assessment of student work.

Academic Delivery & Citizenship:

Attend programme planning events, contribute to curriculum development, and support innovative teaching.
Participate in field trips and ensure pedagogic value.
Conduct risk assessments as required to ensure student and staff safety.
Contribute to Staff Student Consultative Committees and College Equality & Diversity initiatives, including mandatory training.

Person Specification

We are seeking an outstanding practitioner with international engagement in fashion and cultural contexts, including race, abilities, age, and gender identities. You should demonstrate an intersectional approach to research and teaching, drawing on both real and digital contexts for the benefit of students and the College.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Experience in the socio-cultural industry context relevant to fashion.
Understanding of the body, form, and identity within fashion and global cultural spaces.
Commitment to equality of opportunity and working harmoniously with diverse students.
Commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment.
Experience in one-to-one and group teaching, including online or blended learning.
Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable:

Master’s degree in a related discipline or professional experience in Fashion and Identity design.
Experience supervising academic work at Master’s level.
Experience designing and delivering Master’s level courses aligned with student experience quality standards.

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