Course Leader – MA Fashion Design / IM London

About the role

In coordination with the Director of Education or Program Leader, the Course Leader supports the management and coordination of the assigned MA Fashion Design course, ensuring compliance with academic standards and accreditation requirements. The role plays a key part in developing and delivering online and blended learning, and in improving the student experience through partnerships with luxury-sector companies. It is a full-time position of 835 hours per year (18.75 hours per week).

Key responsibilities

• Courses management: support course content and materials, help maintain accreditation requirements, and take part in organising and monitoring assessments and student performance.
• Faculty management: collaborate on monitoring teaching quality and student experience, and support recruitment and feedback on new academic staff.
• Student tutoring and supervision: regular tutoring and academic supervision, including during thesis work, and use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs); advocate for digital learning tools such as AI and adaptive learning.
• Curriculum development: revise content, assessments and delivery methods, working with the Director of Education or Program Leader on feedback from students and industry partners.
• Academic and industry projects: support academic projects with luxury-sector industries, and coordinate industry visits, exhibitions and events.
• R&D: develop your own academic profile, take part in professional development, and keep up to date with sector trends.

Required profile

• Minimum master's degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in the UK higher education sector in an academic role.
• Knowledge of the fashion design industry in a range of company contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Leadership, effectiveness and responsiveness; strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Organisational skills, flexibility and ability to manage unforeseen events.

Required skills

• Adobe, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Mac.
• Desirable but not essential: knowledge and experience of digital learning and online delivery.

What we offer

• 15 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme and LinkedIn Learning.