Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Fashion Digital Pattern Cutting.

Lecturer Salary- £39,162- £42,773 per annum (pro rata)

Senior Lecturer £45,367- £57,419 per annum (pro rata)

Part time- 29.6 hours per week/ Permanent

About the Role

We are currently seeking one part-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (0.8) to contribute to our teaching provision in Fashion Design at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a leading provider of fashion education, our current courses BA Fashion Design and MA Fashion attract a diverse mix of UK and International students, and we are looking for a visionary and critically engaged Fashion Design Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our newly reimagined Department of Fashion. With a proud heritage and a global reputation for excellence, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of fashion education at this transformative time for the industry. This role sits at the intersection of digital craft, critical sustainability, and emerging technologies, complementing our department’s wider focus on fashion communication, brand strategy, and Ai-driven futures. From CLO3D prototyping/patternmaking to ethical material thinking, we want someone who will guide students to develop fashion practices that are not only innovative but strategically and culturally attuned to global shifts. Ultimately, we want someone who can empower our students to shape the next chapter.

You will work under the direction of the Principal Lecturer and contribute to the continuous development and evolution of the course by delivering high quality teaching and learning to undergraduate and postgraduate students. You should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse cohort of students and know how to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively using a variety of teaching methods. Previous experience in teaching at higher education level or significant industry experience is required along with a willingness to engage with industry developments, maintain strong industry links and incorporate real-world insights into your teaching practice.

Interview Date: 22nd September 2025.

About Us

Nottingham School of Art & Design is one of the world’s leading art and design schools; we have been influencing, inspiring and innovating for over 175 years. Constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’re a diverse community of artists, designers, and creatives at the heart of one of the UK’s most innovative cities.

Catalysts of change and new thinking, we nurture the best creative and digital talent. We give our students the freedom to take risks and express their creativity and individuality. We carry out bold, original and daring research. We believe in the power of connectivity, collaborating with creative minds around the globe and working with the creative sector to develop highly employable graduates. We bring different disciplines together to inspire our students to think beyond their passion and make a bigger impact, from sustainability to enterprise and social justice.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Melanie Robertson Head of Department of Fashion) at melanie.robertson@ntu.ac.uk or Lorraine Warde (Principal Lecturer for BA Fashion Design) at lorraine.warde@ntu.ac.uk .

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