Lecturer in Textile Design

The Lecturer in Textile Design is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and on-going scholarship on the BA (Hons) Textile Design course which is part of the Jewellery, Textiles & Materials Programme at Central Saint Martins.

The post-holder will work collaboratively within the course team, deploying specialist expertise to develop pedagogy and the curriculum in innovative and critical directions.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake:

• Responsibility for undergraduate students' pastoral support, progress and attendance, maintaining records and liaising with colleagues as appropriate
• Pedagogic and curriculum development that stimulates thought and practice that challenges the canon of Textiles with the aim of promoting diversity and inclusivity
• Expanding the capacity of the curriculum to develop transferrable design skills, nurture holistic research approaches and build up confidence in specialist design knowledge

Why choose us?

Central Saint Martins is a world-leading centre for arts and design education. Its reputation stems from the creative energy of its staff and students and the stellar achievements of its graduates nationally and internationally. The nine programmes at CSM explore the boundaries of their discipline. Students and staff are continually alert to new ideas and are curious and restless in developing beyond the expected norms of their subject, so emerging work is at the forefront of its area. CSM sits at the heart of London's creative scene, and of one of Europe's most dynamic new culture and innovation quarters at King's Cross, making the college increasingly important to London's cultural life, and indicative of our general desire to open up CSM to as broad an audience as possible.

Your profile

Requirements of the role:

• Undergraduate degree in Textiles, Jewellery or associated subject.
• Experience of teaching & assessment in a Higher Education environment.
• Inquiring, innovative and reflexive approach to teaching.
• Considers equality, diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of teaching and assessment.
• Shows commitment to understanding the range of students' experiences within a course.
• Collaborates and works effectively within a team and across different professional groups.
• Works effectively and respectfully with a wide range of people.
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to the advancement of Textile Design activity and is relevant to the goals of the Programme, College and University.
• Evidence of using contacts within subject peer group to develop partnerships or collaboration.
• Plans, prioritises and manages resources effectively to achieve objectives.

In return, we offer a competitive employment package including a salary that reflects working in London, an attractive pension scheme, and a commitment to your continuing personal and career development in an environment that encourages creativity, diversity and excellence.

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Closing date: 18 June :55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.