Tutor in Fashion Marketing (Fixed term 6 months)

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute. High quality research and education is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

About the team:

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has an established reputation within the Higher Education sector, we align ourselves with elite fashion schools worldwide. We are uniquely positioned as one the largest specialist fashion providers in UK HE, providing depth and breadth of expertise in our subject. We are a hub, working collaboratively across disciplines and borders, our research and teaching cross science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital. We continue to build an environment for staff and students where diversity and equality flourish, where innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures. We are looking for a Tutor in Fashion Marketing for 6 months (full time) to join our dynamic and growing team. The successful candidates will contribute to the students' educational journey, bringing experience, skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of fashion talent for an ever-changing industry.

About the role:

We seek a Tutor in Fashion Marketing to contribute to high quality teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with interests and expertise including but not limited to: Consumer Behaviour; B2B Marketing; Retail Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Digital Marketing; Advertising and Branding; Brand Management; International Marketing, Marketing Analytics and AI marketing. It should be noted that experience does not have to specifically be from fashion background, although we would seek assurance through the application process that you could apply your broader marketing expertise in a fashion context.

An important part of the role will be to ensure the smooth running of units as well as providing exceptional teaching support and guidance to students through their academic journey. The ideal candidate should have as a minimum a relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent.

About you:

The successful applicant will have:

Essential Skills:

• A higher degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area or appropriate equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity to a range of diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Experience of teaching and/ in the relevant field of practice
• Interests and expertise within Fashion Marketing including but not limited to: Consumer Behaviour; B2B Marketing; Retail Marketing; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Digital Marketing; Advertising and Branding; Brand Management; International Marketing, Marketing Analytics and AI marketing.

Desirable:

• A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy (or commitment to obtain within three years of appointment).
• Membership of relevant Professional bodies, demonstrating professional standing.
• Successfully publish results of research to the REF, in peer reviewed journals or monographs, or publish/exhibit professional practice

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Noelle Hatley, N.Hatley@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring .

We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.