Lecturer in Fashion Communication & Styling (0.4 FTE)

Salary range: £43,811 per annum pro rata inclusive of Outer London Weighting rising to £50,136 incrementally each year

Fixed Term - 9 months

Middlesex University is seeking an inspiring and industry connected Lecturer in Fashion Communication & Styling to join our vibrant creative community.

We are looking for a creative practitioner and emerging academic who is passionate about developing innovative fashion communicators, image-makers and visual storytellers.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines contemporary professional practice with a commitment to outstanding teaching and student success.

As part of our Design and Creative Practice department in MDX Studios, you will contribute to a dynamic learning environment that encourages experimentation, industry engagement and creative excellence.

You will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Fashion Communication & Styling, helping students develop the creative, technical and professional skills needed to thrive in the fashion industry
• Teach and inspire students across Fashion Communication & Styling modules and related disciplines
• Design and develop innovative learning experiences and teaching materials
• Provide constructive feedback and academic support to students
• Contribute to curriculum development and course enhancement
• Lead modules and support wider programme delivery
• Engage in professional practice and knowledge exchange activities
• Build and maintain links with industry partners and professional networks
• Support student recruitment, induction and progression activities
• Supervise postgraduate students where appropriate

We welcome applications from practitioners with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Fashion styling
• Fashion photography
• Graphic communication and visual identity
• Film and moving image
• Creative direction
• Digital fashion content creation
• Fashion media and creative storytelling
• Fashion employability and industry engagement

At Middlesex University, we are committed to creating an ambitious, inclusive and supportive environment where staff and students can thrive.

We offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and family-friendly working practices
• Staff diversity networks and wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities
• Excellent transport links to our Hendon campus
• Opportunities to engage with a diverse and international creative community

Join us and help shape the future of fashion communication, visual culture and creative practice in one of London's most diverse and ambitious universities. Middlesex University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Dick, Head of Design and Creative Practice, via email at e.dick@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 August 2026

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