Senior Lecturer (Course Leader - Fashion, Media & Marketing)

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to lead  its BA (Hons) Fashion, Media & Marketing degree. This is an academic leadership position within the University, contributing to the ongoing development of the subject area and the advancement of innovative, student-centred pedagogy. 

The role supports the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching across academic, practical, and technical contexts, while maintaining academic standards and an excellent student experience. The role integrates teaching, scholarship, and research to ensure the curriculum is current, industry-relevant, and forward-looking.

You will be:

• A practising creative professional, with experience in the Fashion/Fashion Business/Marketing industries
• Able to demonstrate  knowledge and expertise  in your subject area. 
• A  dynamic and progressive educator, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to create a positive course culture and  community of professional practice.
• Educated to postgraduate level

You will have:

• Professional teaching experience at Higher Education level, including curriculum planning, all aspects of teaching and learning,  assessment,  pastoral support and management of the student experience. 
• Good people management skills, capable of  line managing and leading a team of academic lecturers,  motivating  and supporting individuals and teams to deliver high standards  
• Strong administrative skills, capable of organising and prioritising workload, managing budgets and delivering projects.  
• A  good level of digital literacy and the ability to analyse and interpret data to support management reporting and decision making.  
• A  good understanding of the creative industries with the ability to build external relationships and partnerships,  raising the profile of the University and creating progression opportunities for our graduates

In return you’ll receive:

• Holiday: 28 (FTE 35)days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
• Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Teachers Pension scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) 
• Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid careers leave
• Wellbeing resources:
  • Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme including 
    • In person or virtual counselling - enhanced to 10+ sessions
    • Menopause support
    • Life & Leadership Coaching
    • Legal Advice
    • Financial Coaching
  • Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation 
  • Flexible Working 
• Discounts:  Additional benefits such as
  • Cycle to work scheme, 
  • Discounted bus tickets
  • Education sector retail offers
  • Local gym discounts
  • Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

For more information, including essential criteria please access the role profile using this link https://shorturl.at/dN7Q5. To find out more about our award-winning independent arts university, what makes us special and why Plymouth provides a spectacular backdrop for our creative community; check out our ‘working here’ pages www.aup.ac.uk/working-here.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 22nd May 2026

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact- Tim Gundry, Assistant Dean via tgundry@aup.ac.uk.

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