Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Department of Art and Design
Permanent
Full time
Salary £32,277 to £47,328 per annum, dependent on experience
Vacancy reference ACE 522/14
Closing date 22 October 2014 at 12 noon
The Sheffield Institute of Arts (SIA)
The Sheffield Institute of Arts started in 1843 as one of Britain's first training schools for industrial
artists and designers at the peak of the Industrial revolution. Today we retain a good deal of that
traditional "Art School" ethos and purpose, but with a wider, more critical agenda. SIA students go on
to be agents of change in many ways, as artists, makers, teachers, cultural producers, entrepreneurs,
designers for new industries, and researchers.
The annual "Creative Spark" graduating exhibition and events programme has become an important
cultural focus in the city, while The SIA Gallery has become a significant venue for exhibitions by
leading designers and artists. The institute hosts the Department of Art and Design.
The Department of Art and Design
The Department supports study at first degree, masters and doctoral levels with a growing
programme of integrated masters degrees (MDes/MArt). We have more than 1500 students and 70
permanent academic staff.
Many of our academics are active researchers who have achieved excellent recognition in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and there is a continuing flow of people, ideas and
opportunities between the Department and its sister Art and Design Research Centre.
The Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
We have created a unique, multi-disciplinary learning environment which fosters synergies between
creative arts, applied sciences and engineering. Over 250 academic staff together with professional
and technical services staff deliver our innovative courses and cutting-edge research.
We teach around 7,000 students each year, both full time and part time, including over 600
international students. We also have 144 postgraduate research students who are involved in stateof-the-art research programmes.
The Faculty has four academic Departments which offer a wide range of courses that are designed to
produce highly employable graduates. We are a leading provider of sandwich courses in the UK and
work with more than 250 companies to offer placement opportunities for our students.
We continue to invest in state-of-the-art studios, workshops and lab facilities, aiming to make this one
of the best learning facilities in the UK higher education sector.
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The University
Sheffield Hallam is one of the UK's most progressive and innovative universities. With more than
34,500 students, 4,400 employees and a turnover of more than £247m we are the fourth largest
university in the UK.
We pride ourselves on making a difference - to our students, our employees and to the businesses
we work with. Our research and business ideas, alongside our sought after graduates, contribute to
the economic and social development of both our region and to the UK as a whole.
Our teaching is first-rate and is supported by our world-class applied research. Our students are a
diverse group and benefit from a tailored approach that helps them to get the most from their studies.
We offer top quality teaching and learning facilities and the ability to learn flexibly in a way that best
suits their needs. For example, we are one of the UK's leading universities in e-learning and offer a
range of distance learning and part time courses as well as the more traditional full time courses.
Our industry partners choose Sheffield Hallam because of our flexible, business led approach and our
high quality research, facilities and students. Our partners include Sony, BP, NHS, Network Rail,
Cisco, SAP and Microsoft.
Our facilities are state-of-the-art and we have invested heavily in new technology to ensure that our
technological capability matches the cutting-edge approach of our teaching. We are recognised as a
Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning, e-learning and employability.
The University's Strategy for 2014-2020 outlines our priorities and is available at:
www.shu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/documents/UniversityStrategy2020.pdf
Location
City Campus
This post is based at our City Campus which is situated next to Sheffield’s train and coach stations
and has easy access to the M1. It is in the heart of the city centre, next to shopping areas, art
galleries, theatres, cinemas bars and cafés and the Winter Gardens. There is plenty to do and see in
your lunch break or after work.
Discussion and selection event
For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Susan Dillon (Subject Group Leader) on:
Telephone
Email
0114 225 2734
S.Dillon@shu.ac.uk
Proposed selection event
4 November 2014
The selection event for this post will comprise of an interview and a mini-lecture.
You will be required to give a 10 minute mini-lecture based on something relevant to your subject
specialism. You'll deliver the lecture to the selection panel, but in terms of its content and the level
you pitch it at it should be aimed at final year undergraduate students.
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Job description
Job Title
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design
Faculty/Dept
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Grade
7/8
Reports to
Subject Group Leader
Direct reports
None
Role Purpose
To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred
approach in line with the University’s Learning, Teaching and
Assessment Strategy.
To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research
and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary
team.
Main Duties
The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance
of these will vary between post holders.
Student Experience
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Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences.
Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through
delivery of the curriculum.
Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for
students.
Assists with the operational delivery of courses/modules and acts proactively to address any
emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.
Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key
information for students.
Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment
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Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance.
Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with
the aim of meeting the needs of learners.
Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate.
Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and
assessment.
Supervises individual and group based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial
placements, work based projects.
Research and Scholarly Activity
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Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.
Integrates research into teaching and learning.
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Identifies opportunities for income generation and/or entrepreneurialism through research,
consultancy or professional practice.
Team work and Communication
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Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team
objectives.
Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between Faculties/Departments.
Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities.
Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University.
Personal effectiveness
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Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others.
Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.
Business Effectiveness
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Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote
relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and
business needs.
Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning,
scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.
Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus.
Quality management and enhancement
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Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria.
Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher
education.
These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the Faculty/Department and
University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the University’s appraisal process.
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Person Specification
Job Title
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design
Faculty / Directorate
Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences
(* Essential or Desirable)
Attainment
Evidenced achievements
e.g. relevant qualifications
(or equivalents), training,
membership of
professional bodies
Details
E*
E
AF + Q/C
A relevant postgraduate qualification and/or substantial
professional experience in the fashion industry
E
AF + Q/C + I
Doctorate in a relevant discipline
D
E
Membership of a relevant professional body
Type of experience and
specific knowledge
required for this job
Competencies
Skills and abilities required
for effective performance
e.g. numeracy, attention to
detail, oral and written
communication, planning
and organising, leadership
skills, ability to cope with
conflicting
demands/deadlines
Evidence**
Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class) in a
relevant discipline
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
D*
AF + Q/C
AF + I
D
AF
Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA
fellowship) or a commitment to complete one
E
AF + Q/C
Knowledge of current commercial practice in the fashion
design industry
E
AF + I
Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g.
creative or industry projects, scholarship and/or
knowledge transfer
E
AF + I
Well developed and current knowledge and understanding
of practical and theoretical trends relevant to fashion
design education
E
AF + I + ML
Expertise in fashion design, illustration, pattern cutting and
garment production
E
AF + I
Teaching or supervising at undergraduate level
D
AF + I
Knowledge of how information technology can support
educational delivery and learning
D
AF
Ability to inspire, motivate and connect with a range of
stakeholders e.g. external clients and / or students from a
range of different backgrounds
E
I + ML
Ability to design and deliver, high quality, vibrant and
challenging learning experiences which are informed by
your professional experiences
E
AF + I + ML
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
E
AF + I + ML
Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish
good working relationships
E
I
Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability
to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
E
I
Proficient in the use of IT systems
E
AF
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Other relevant
information
Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and
evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
E
AF
e.g. shift work or weekend
working, travel in UK or
abroad
(state approximate
frequency i.e. travel abroad
twice a year)
Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
E
AF
**Evidence/Method of Assessment:
AF = Application form
ML = Mini Lecture
I = Interview
Q/C = Qualifications/Certificates
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How to apply
Complete the Sheffield Hallam University application form and email it to recruitment@shu.ac.uk. Call
us on 0114 225 3950 if you have any questions about completing the form or the recruitment process.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date if you have been short listed.
If you have not received notification from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you
have not been successful on this occasion.
Non-EU nationals
We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. If a
job requires highly specialist skills and qualifications we may be able to provide a Certificate of
Sponsorship to help you gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK from UK Visas and
Immigration.
Further guidance on the UK Visas and immigration Points Based System can be found at
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration. You can also email the Human
Resources Directorate at recruitment@shu.ac.uk.
Equality and diversity drive our success
Equality and diversity are essential to our academic and business strengths. We believe that
excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual.
We aim to create an environment that respects the value of each individual and the diversity of
employees and students in the University's community. This will enable them to contribute fully, and
to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in University life.
Positive about disability
We use the symbol on the right, along with other like-minded employers, to show
our commitment to good practice in employing people with a disability. It also
enables people with a disability to know which employers will be positive about
their abilities.
All applicants who meet the minimum criteria (based on the person specification)
for a job vacancy and have declared their disability are guaranteed an interview
and considered on their abilities.
Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
We are members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme,
reinforcing both our commitment to improving the workplace culture for
lesbian, gay and bisexual employees and our recognition that people
perform better when they can be themselves. Stonewall recognises
Sheffield Hallam as a forward thinking 21st century employer which
aims to recruit, recognise, and support the very best people regardless
of background.
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Trade unions
We are committed to working in partnership with employee representatives. You are welcome to join
a trade union, professional association or employee organisation and participate in its activities. We
recognise the following unions for the purposes of collective bargaining UNISON, GMB, T&GWU,
UNITE, UCU.
Benefits of working for us
We offer generous holiday entitlements - annual leave entitlement is a minimum of 25 days (pro rata
if you work part-time) and rises depending on staff group and grade. In addition to the eight standard
UK bank holidays, up to six extra statutory days (a minimum of four) are provided each year for
extended University closure around some UK public/holidays.
We understand the need for a good work-life balance. That's why we support and operate a number
of flexible working schemes including job-share and flexible working hours where applicable.
We operate an incremental grade structure. This means that you will be eligible to receive an annual
pay increase (subject to satisfactory performance) until your salary reaches the maximum salary for
your grade.
Our defined benefit pension schemes are a real asset to your peace of mind. Depending on the job
you're appointed to, you will be entered into either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS),
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), or remain in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) if you
are a current member.
We also offer many other benefits including Travel discounts, Family Friendly Schemes, Health and
Wellbeing and Training and Development opportunities for employees. For more information about
the benefits available to you, visit www.shu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/documents/benefits.html
Living and working in Sheffield
Sheffield is the greenest city in England. We have over 200 parks and woodlands and a third of the
city is in the Peak District National Park. We have excellent rail links to all major cities and the city
centre is in walking distance of both our campuses.
For more information, visit www.shu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/documents/lawisheff.html
Other important information
All appointments are made subject to confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory
declaration of health from the occupational health consultant to make sure you are medically able to
carry out the type of work involved in the post. Appointments are also subject to receipt of satisfactory
references and any other checks that may be required for the role.
We comply fully with requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. This requires us to tell you we will:
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hold details of your name, address and the post applied for to assist the recruitment process
hold the information on your equal opportunities monitoring form, to monitor the effectiveness
of our policies
retain records for unsuccessful applicants for one year, after which time the records are
destroyed
For overseas applicants we normally reimburse travel expenses from the port of entry into the UK
only.
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