Lecturer, Fashion Promotion

Location: Winchester School of Art

Salary:  £37,075 to £46,924

Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date:  Thursday 01 June 2017

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

Reference: 870517FH

The University of Southampton is among the top 1% of world Universities and one of the top 10 of the UK’s 24 leading research-intensive Russell Group universities. Hence, the University is committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research. 

Winchester School of Art is recognised as an international centre for research and education in art and design. For instance, 75% of the School’s research activity was rated as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality in The Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), and, its Fashion and Textiles teaching provision is currently ranked 8^thin the Guardian University League tables. 

The School is seeking to appoint a research active Lecturer to complement our existing team and contribute to our successful BA Fashion Marketing/Management programme. We are looking for candidates with strong teaching experience and a detailed knowledge and understanding of fashion promotion (PR, fashion communication, branding digital, social media, styling). You may have consultancy or work experience in these areas, including an understanding of both online and retail environments. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate that you are or will be ready for the next REF submission through a publication record and research trajectory that displays high quality. 

As well as having the relevant experience, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed educator and researcher to assist with the continuing development of this dynamic programme and contribute to the School’s research profile.  Successful candidates will have excellent communication and team working skills. 

The successful applicant will join a highly-motivated team with the opportunities for personal development. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Amanda Bragg-Mollisonon +44 (0)23 8059 6947