Fashion and Events Management Lecturer
hace 13 días
Sunderland
Fashion and Events Management LecturerDepartment: AcademicsLocation: Sunderland CampusPosition Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: 5 days per week, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend teaching depending on academic timetable needs.Reports To: Course DirectorCompany DescriptionUK Management College (UKMC) is a growing higher education provider offering a range of business-focused and professional programmes. Our focus is on delivering practical, career-driven education that prepares students for real opportunities in industry. We work with experienced academics, established professionals, and industry partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, supportive, and high-quality.Job PurposeThe Fashion and Events Management will contribute to the delivery, assessment, and development of the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management & Strategy and BA (Hons) Events Management programmes. The role involves teaching across Levels 4–6, supporting students’ academic progress, maintaining subject expertise, and contributing to quality assurance processes.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Curriculum Delivery•Deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials across fashion management, events management, sustainability, strategy, and related subject areas.•Teach topics including brand management, event and festival planning, consumer behaviour, digital engagement, and live experience design.•Provide industry informed academic content and ensure learning materials are current and relevant.Assessment and Student Support•Design, deliver, and mark assessments in line with College and regulatory requirements.•Provide clear, developmental feedback to support student learning.•Supervise dissertations, placements, live projects, and client based assignments.•Offer appropriate academic and pastoral support to promote student engagement and progression.Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance•Contribute to curriculum review and ongoing programme enhancement.•Participate in moderation, annual monitoring, and other quality assurance processes.•Implement inclusive teaching and assessment practices in line with institutional policies.Industry Engagement and Professional Practice•Maintain and develop industry links to support guest lectures, live briefs, and placement opportunities.•Engage in scholarship, research, or professional practice to maintain subject knowledge and contribute to academic currency.Academic Contribution•Support recruitment and outreach activities, including Open Days and induction events.•Work collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to maintain a high quality learning environment.Person SpecificationQualifications and EducationRequired\nMaster’s degree (or equivalent) in Fashion Management, Events Management, Business, Creative Industries, Marketing, Tourism, or a related field.\nWillingness to obtain Fellowship of Advance HE if not already held.Preferred\nPhD or active progress toward a doctoral qualification.\nPGCert or equivalent teaching qualification.Knowledge and SkillsRequiredStrong subject knowledge in areas such as:\nFashion brand management\nSustainability and values‑based business\nStrategic management within creative industries\nEvents and festival management\nDigital retail, e‑commerce, and audience engagement\nProject or live experience management\nEffective communication and presentation skills\nAbility to deliver inclusive and engaging teaching\nCompetence with digital learning platforms and technologiesPreferred\nProfessional networks within fashion, events, or related creative sectors.\nEngagement in research, scholarship, or industry practice.ExperienceRequired\nTeaching or training experience in higher education or a comparable professional environment.\nExperience assessing student work and supporting academic development.\nExperience contributing to curriculum delivery or module design.Preferred\nIndustry experience in fashion management, event production, festival management, or related creative fields.\nExperience supporting quality assurance or enhancement processes