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Tutor (Fashion Design)

Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI)

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. High-quality research and education is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

About the team:
Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has an established reputation within the Higher Education sector; we align ourselves with elite fashion schools worldwide. We are uniquely positioned as one the largest specialist fashion providers in UK HE, providing depth and breadth of expertise in our subject. We are a hub, working collaboratively across disciplines and borders, our research and teaching cross science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment for staff and students where diversity and equality flourish, where innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

About the role:
We are looking for a Tutor in Fashion Design 0.6 FTE (equivalent to three days per week) to join our dynamic and growing team. The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, bringing experience, skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of fashion talent for an ever-changing industry. You should have insight into the fashion design process, pattern cutting, and digital design software, including but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. An important part of the role will be to ensure the smooth running of modules as well as providing exceptional teaching support and guidance to students through their academic journey. 

About you:
The successful applicant will have:

Essential Skills:

  • A higher degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area or appropriate equivalent experience.
  • Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.
  • Sufficient breadth and/or depth of specialist knowledge of contemporary fashion design practices from both academic and industry perspectives.
  • Experience of teaching in the relevant field of practice.

Desirable:

  • A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy.
  • Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.
  • Successfully published/exhibited professional practice.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Collins at sarah.collins@mmu.ac.uk.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring.

We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,116 to £39,355 pro rata. Grade 7.
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th July 2025
Closes: 24th July 2025
Job Ref: eArcu-8436
 
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