Job Description
Associate Lecturer Higher Education Subject Areas: Fashion Business / Fashion Retail / Buying & Merchandising / Marketing & Communication / Fashion Styling / Art Direction Fashion Retail Academy (part of the Education for Industry Group) Fixed-Term, Flexible Hours Contract: Includes teaching, preparation and associated academic duties FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
About EFI Group
EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.
About the role
The Fashion Retail Academy is seeking Associate Lecturers across Fashion Business / Fashion Retail / Buying & Merchandising / Marketing & Communication / Fashion Styling / Art Direction to join our Higher Education team.
* Associate Lecturer in BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion
* Associate Lecturer in BA (Hons) Buying & Merchandising
* Associate Lecturer in BA (Hons) Fashion Business
* Associate Lecturer in BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Styling
* Associate Lecturer in BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion
* Associate Lecturer in MA International Fashion Marketing & Communications
Working as part of a collaborative programme team, you will contribute your subject expertise to support the delivery of an innovative and industry-informed curriculum.
The role involves teaching, preparation and associated academic duties across Levels 4, 5 and 6, supporting students in developing the creative, analytical and critical thinking skills required for careers in fashion.
As a subject specialist you will contribute to module delivery and assessment, support student engagement and progression, and uphold academic standards in line with institutional regulations and awarding body requirements. Working closely with the Programme Manager and wider academic team, you will contribute to a collaborative academic culture focused on continuous improvement and student success.
About you:
Qualifications: Relevant degree and professional experience in subject specialism. Experience: Industry experience in subject specialist area and/or experience in teaching within Higher Education or Further Education. Expertise: A strong understanding of contemporary art direction for fashion, including visual culture, brand identity and the development of creative concepts across multiple media platforms. Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to support student learning and engagement.Values: A commitment to supporting student development and contributing positively to an inclusive, collaborative learning environment.
If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
We actively support those new to teaching and offer guidance and development opportunities for anyone looking to start a career in education. Associate Lecturer roles can often lead to permanent Lecturer positions, making this an excellent first step into education.
Salary:
Hourly rate: £42.00 per teaching hour, inclusive of preparation and associated pedagogic work. Non-teaching duties across provisions, including course development work, are paid at £23.85 per hour inclusive.
How to apply/Next Steps:
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Interviews/Recruitment Day:
Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis, in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE
More Information/Contact us:
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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA websites and refer to the job description.
Please contact recruitment@efigroup.ac.uk for further information.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.