Location: | Coventry |
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Salary: | £46,115 to £52,597 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 3rd July 2025 |
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Closes: | 3rd August 2025 |
Job Ref: | 2865 |
Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
The Role
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Assistant professor (Teaching) to our Fashion team. With an enviable reputation for leading design education in this field, known for links with industry and a nineteen-year track record of graduates who have progressed to leading positions in design studios all over the world.
As an Assistant Professor (Teaching) you will be proactive in motivating and supporting students in studio-based practice. Experience working in sketchbooks and practical design / product development are essential, focusing on garment and accessories. Understanding of fashion events is advantageous.
Candidates must have strong and up to date awareness of developments within the fashion industry and be enthused to work in innovative and experimental ways across our suite of fashion courses, developing directional and globally competitive portfolios of work with our students, and enhancing the visibility of the courses through contributing to promotional material.
Qualifications
Successful Candidate
Our successful candidate will be keen to continue/build an academic profile in creative arts education and experienced in the field of fashion. You will be actively engaged in the broad area of fashion design and / or promotion and must have a proven track record of applying fashion skills within the creative sector.
You will be able to demonstrate digital fluency and a commitment to professional development - those without a teaching qualification will be required to undertake Coventry University’s PGCHE or secure a HEA fellowship.
For an informal discussion please contact Craig Ashley, Head of School (ad1996@coventry.ac.uk).
The Benefits
As a staff member of Peoples Future Limited, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August
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