Head of Fashion

School of Arts & Digital Industries
Reference:   079M2012
Closing Date:   Sunday 14 October 2012
Interview Date:   Friday 16 November 2012
Salary:  £57,576 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

As a member of the School management team, you will be responsible for managing the staff, budget and operation of the Subject Area, and assisting the Dean and Associate Dean(s) in devising and developing the School’s strategic and operational plans. Provision currently encompasses Fashion Design, Digital Fashion, Printed Textile Design and Fashion Management at UG/PG levels, and also via several UK and international partners. You will ensure that the quality of the teaching in the Subject Area is first-rate, and that curriculum development is both academically relevant and business-focused. You will also ensure that academic and research staff members in the area are engaged in appropriate research, knowledge exchange and scholarly activity.

Educated to degree standard with a Doctorate in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent professional experience, you will have a credible professional track record and/or research record.  With excellent communication, innovation and change management skills you will have the ability to develop policy, initiate organisational change and implement vision.  Experience of staff and budget management and successful academic leadership is essential.

CVs without completed application forms will not be accepted.

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