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Visiting Lecturer - School of Arts - Department of Fashion and Jewellery

On-site in Birmingham·Added 7 days ago (last checked 5 Oct)

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Birmingham

    No relocation package mentioned.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

By applying to this vacancy, you will be joining our Visiting Lecturer recruitment pool. Visiting Lecturer roles are part‑time, fixed‑term positions, with hours agreed between you and the academic schools as required. Posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work.

The role

As a Visiting Lecturer, you will contribute to a creative, forward-thinking environment where employability, industry engagement and entrepreneurial skills are embedded at the heart of our curriculum.

Join us in shaping the future talent, where expertise, ambition and opportunity come together.

What you'll do

We welcome applications from individuals who can bring specialist expertise, commercial insight and practice-informed teaching to support student learning and help prepare graduates for successful careers across the fashion, textiles and jewellery sectors.

How you'll work

Students benefit from access to specialist studios, workshops and industry-standard equipment, supporting a wide range of traditional and emerging creative practices. The Department maintains strong relationships with leading fashion and jewellery brands, manufacturers, retailers, independent designers and professional bodies, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry trends, technological developments and professional expectations.

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We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across our academic Schools.

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our School of Arts in the Department of Fashion and Jewellery

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department of Fashion and Jewellery.

Our courses are built around contemporary industry, enabling students to develop creative, technical and professional skills through live projects, industry collaborations and practice-based learning. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas including:

  • Fashion Design - garment technology, pattern cutting, make,
  • Fashion Communication - art direction, styling
  • Fashion buying and marketing, events
  • Textiles Design, surface design for interior and fashion
  • Jewellery Design
  • Silversmithing
  • Gemmology
  • Digital Fashion Technologies

Candidates must upload a current CV and provide two supporting statements. It is essential that applicants address the following:

  • areas of expertise
  • teaching and/or relevant professional experience

Hiring process

When teaching opportunities arise that match your skills and experience, the academic schools will contact you directly to discuss them. Please note that contact is not guaranteed.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to Alison Rapsey at Alison.Rapsey@bcu.ac.uk

About Birmingham City University

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In their own words

About the company & team

With around 31,000 students from over 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and forward looking institution rooted in the heart of Birmingham. We put students at the centre of everything we do, combining technical, creative and professional excellence with strong industry links to give our learners the best opportunities for future success. Guided by our 2030 strategy, we are committed to promoting fairness, innovation and real world impact across our academic community.

The Department of Fashion and Jewellery is internationally recognised for its excellence in creative education and professional practice. Located within the School of Arts, the Department has a long-standing reputation for nurturing innovative designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs who go on to shape the future of the global fashion, textiles and jewellery and accessories industries.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our ethos centres on recognising every learner's individuality and nurturing their personal development. We welcome lecturers who share our passion for empowering students of all backgrounds to discover their strengths, refine their craft and achieve their full potential.

Additional information

The recruitment pool is refreshed annually. You will be invited to resubmit your details if you wish to remain in the pool for the following year. If you do not respond, your information will be deleted in line with our Data Protection Policy

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

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