Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer Fashion Design

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park & Locks brook

Compensation: Grade Ac3S/Ac3A - Starting from £44,746 rising to £56,536 per annum

Final date to receive applications: 26 January 2026

Department: School of Design

We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual with professional experience in 2D fashion design to join our collegial team and to help shape our expanding Fashion Design provision.

The course offers a forward‑thinking design education, nurturing ambitious and dedicated students as they prepare for careers in the fashion industry.

You will contribute your expertise to deliver and further develop a range of modules on our BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, and will also contribute to learning and teaching across the wider Subject Area of Fashion within Bath School of Design, where appropriate.

Ideally, you will have specialist expertise in 2D fashion design, incorporating both analogue and digital processes, and recent industry experience. The successful applicant will be expected to support students in developing a critical understanding of the broader context of contemporary fashion design, while delivering core practical skills essential to the discipline.

You will play an important role in developing the knowledge and skills of our undergraduate and postgraduate students, work as part of the wider Bath School of Design team to provide professional mentorship, deliver robust assessment, appropriate student support, and overall maintain a high‑level of learning and teaching supported by industry‑informed expertise. Additional duties include assisting the Head of School and the School Senior Leadership team in enhancing the school’s curriculum portfolio, furthering relationships with employers and other relevant external parties, providing formative and summative feedback and more broadly pursuing opportunities to enhance the student experience.

• Recent relevant industry experience
• Subject matter 2D fashion design
• Experience of teaching within HE
• Experience of working in a (small) team
• 2D fashion design (analogue and digital)
• Networking industry collaboration
• FHEA

• Lecturer – Applicants with less than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to complete an approved Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education course during the first two years of employment.
• Senior Lecturer – Applicants with more than five years teaching experience in Higher Education of at least 0.8 FTE or equivalent who do not hold a Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or HEA fellowship will be required to accredit their practice through the HEA fellowship application process during their 6‑month probation period.

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post‑retirement.
• Enhanced paid leave – 41–46 days depending on the role (Full Time) – more details here:
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on‑site nursery, and a sector‑leading enhanced maternity scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on‑demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy‑to‑use app.

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.