Joint Stage One Leader - BA; Hons Fashion Communication

Part time - 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week)

CSM - King's Cross, London UK

This is a unique role. We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious academic practitioner / researcher to share the leadership of Stage One (first year) of the BA Fashion Communication:
Image and Promotion pathway and fulfil a significant role in the BA Fashion Communication team.

You will build on the international reputation of Fashion Communication at CSM and play a key role in leading the development of undergraduate study in the discipline.

The Joint Stage One Leader will maintain and develop professional, academic and research partnerships to ensure that the course anticipates the changing needs of the global fashion communication industry, commerce and society.

We’re looking for someone with experience of teaching and leadership within Higher Education, in the specialist field of fashion communication. The successful applicant will have an Undergraduate degree (essential) and a Masters in a relevant subject area and a PGCert in teaching at Higher Education level (desirable).

This is a shared, leadership role and you will be expected to collaborate with the Joint Stage One Leader in scheduling and organising activities within Stage One of the Fashion Communication:
Image and Promotion pathway and contribute to the structuring of the course. Development of digital provision is a priority so you will work closely with the Digital Lead and Pathway Leader in shaping this aspect of the curriculum.

You will demonstrate evidence of research, knowledge exchange and/ or professional practice that contributes to innovation in the field of fashion communication and will show evidence of using contacts within your subject peer group to develop partnerships or collaboration.

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre‑degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Closing date: 15th July 2026, 23:55.

If you wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of the role, please do feel free to contact Philip Clarke:

If you have any queries about the process to apply for this role please email CSM Staff Recruitment:

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.