Lecturer Fashion Promotion and Communication

Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century, it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join the vibrant and highly respected Fashion Department, at Kingston. a creative home to BA Fashion Promotion and Communication, BA Fashion, MA Fashion and MA Sustainable Fashion: Business and Practices, and a thriving postgraduate research community. You'll be part of a dynamic and ambitious team of students and staff, contributing to a culture of learning, teaching, and critical making at the forefront of the discipline. We are looking for a Lecturer to teach students on our nationally recognised undergraduate BA Fashion Promotion and Communication programme with the emphasis on PR and communication activities such as imaginative promotional campaigns, events and brand narratives. You should be an innovative and enthusiastic individual with a passion for fashion promotion and communication activities that supports the student journey through contemporary PR and communication activities with a commitment to excellence in learning and teaching. You will hold an undergraduate degree in Fashion Communication, Fashion Marketing or a related subject; a Higher Degree or Research Degree is desirable.

You will also bring expertise in creative and technical skills that support the development of creative outputs that develop brand narratives and professional campaigns, that embrace storytelling and audience as key drivers.

This requires having a thorough understanding/experience of creating business and communication models appropriate for today’s global fashion industry. The successful candidate will be highly organised and proactive, with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively both within a team environment and with external stakeholders. They will deliver engaging teaching through workshops, tutorials, study tours, reviews and assessments and guide students in producing professionally rooted outcomes.

We are seeking someone keen to establish a profile in research, knowledge exchange, or higher education pedagogy. You should have experience of working in industry and in delivering high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback, and academic support to a diverse student body in higher education.

This is a permanent, full time 1.0 FTE (37 hours per week) position, with an expected starting salary of £45,025.

Interviews are expected to be held on August 6th 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Tony Bednall, Head of Department of Fashion.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

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