Lecturer or Senior Lecturer or Reader in Fashion Business and Technology (Teaching and Research)

The University of Manchester invites applications for Teaching and Research positions within the Department of Materials. Positioned as one of the few Russell Group universities with a dedicated Fashion Business and Technology discipline, we are at the forefront of integrating fashion technology with business strategies and leading advancements in the fashion industry. We are looking to appoint academics (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader levels) in the field of fashion technology and innovation, who are committed to helping shape our strategic vision and contribute to our expanding academic portfolio through both research and teaching.

You will join an experienced and diverse team, leading the development of significant research projects, and delivering teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your role will be critical in shaping our academic agenda and enhancing the student learning experience. In addition, you will develop new research initiatives and contribute to high-quality publications, actively supporting the School’s objectives in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Fashion or a related discipline, with a research record commensurate to the level of the position sought. Candidates should exhibit the capability to achieve and maintain internationally recognised standards of research excellence.

Research Focus Areas

We seek expertise in various specialised areas within the fashion sector, including, but not limited to;

• Fashion Technology (Textiles and Product Development): Investigating advancements in textile technology that impact design, manufacturing, and circularity within the fashion sector; researching the technical aspects of garment production and product innovation in materials, biomaterials, and manufacturing processes
• Fashion Sustainability: Research initiatives that enhance sustainable practices within the fashion industry, promoting ethical, social and environmental responsibility, including regulations and compliance.
• Digital Fashion: Exploring the intersection of fashion and digital technology, including phygital fashion experiences, Artificial Intelligence, consumer psychology and the metaverse.
• Fashion Business: Research advancements in fashion business across different sectors, including luxury, including data analysis, fashion social responsibility and activism.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Charlene Gallery Senior Line Manager (Fashion Business and Technology) 

Email:  charlene.gallery@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.