School of Design & Media International Fashion Business Assistant Lecturer
Job Description Assistant Lecturer – International Fashion Business Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment activities across undergraduate programmes.
- Deliver tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and small-group teaching activities under the guidance of module leaders.
- Support students in developing their understanding of International Fashion Business concepts, industry practices, and professional skills.
- Assist with assessment activities, including marking, feedback, and student support.
- Provide academic guidance and support to students during learning activities and projects.
- Plan and deliver tutorials that support students’ academic development and understanding of module content.
- Support students in applying fashion business concepts through practical activities, projects, and digital tools.
- Provide technical guidance and support in the use of relevant software, platforms, and industry tools used within fashion business education, such as:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Microsoft Office Suite / Excel for business analysis and reporting
- Digital presentation and communication tools
- Fashion retail, trend forecasting, and business planning platforms where applicable
- Support the preparation of teaching materials, presentations, workshops, and online learning resources.
- Contribute to curriculum delivery and enhancement activities.
- Support student projects, presentations, exhibitions, competitions, and industry-facing activities.
- Assist students in developing professional portfolios and employability skills.
- Provide support to students as a personal tutor where appropriate.
- Participate in quality assurance and enhancement activities.
- Engage with feedback from students and colleagues to improve teaching practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of fashion business trends, technologies, and industry developments.
- Support relationships with industry partners through projects, events, guest lectures, and professional activities.
- Contribute to initiatives that enhance student employability and industry engagement.
- Engage in professional development activities to enhance subject knowledge and teaching practice.
- Support research, scholarly activity, and professional practice activities within the School.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade, responsibilities, and purpose of the role as reasonably required by the University.