Job Description

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.

Tutorials, Technical Support and Learning Resources

• 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.

Curriculum and Student Experience

• 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.

Academic Quality and Professional Practice

• 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.

Industry Engagement and Collaboration

• Support relationships with industry partners through projects, events, guest lectures, and professional activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance student employability and industry engagement.

Research and Professional Development

• Engage in professional development activities to enhance subject knowledge and teaching practice.
• Support research, scholarly activity, and professional practice activities within the School.

Additional Duties

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade, responsibilities, and purpose of the role as reasonably required by the University.