Lecturer in Costume Construction and Making in High Wycombe

Location: High Wycombe; Aylesbury, Uxbridge as appropriate, with travel to other campuses

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum

Contact: For further information please contact Anca Albani on Anca.Albani@bnu.ac.uk

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a first‑class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.
• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning.
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching, learning and research in a professional context.
• Engage in doctoral supervision.
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer‑reviewed outputs.
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture.
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies.
• Undertake research‑informed teaching in the subject discipline, managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality.
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer‑reviewed pedagogical outputs.
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes.
• Contribute to research‑informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning, including digital technology to enhance learning.
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students, including the support of placements and internships.
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes.
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required.
• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment.
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College, using data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes.
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD.
• Engage with professional bodies, policy‑makers, employers and other relevant groups, including participation in civic engagement and contribution to the regional community.
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning.
• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences).
• Contribute to open days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College.
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Perform any other duties reasonably required.

Line‑management responsibilities (if applicable):

• Recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and well‑being.

Education, Qualifications & Training:

• First degree in a relevant field.
• Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in the field.
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA, or evidence of achieving within two years.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Expert knowledge in 2D and 3D costume garment development, characterisation, design concept development and sketchbook‑led processes.
• Expertise in teaching pattern cutting, costume & garment construction and textiles techniques.
• Expertise in costume construction using conventional and unconventional techniques, including technical fabrics, accurate tailoring, leatherwork, structural boning, and historical and contemporary construction methods.
• In‑depth knowledge of a diverse range of construction techniques, including period and contemporary costume practices.
• Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners.
• Evidence of being an active researcher and delivering high‑quality research and scholarship.
• Contribution to research active communities.
• Delivering excellent student/customer experience.
• Contribution to subject association, learning society or professional body.
• Knowledge/experience of income generation or funded projects.
• Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development.

Skills:

• Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills.
• Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools.
• Highly effective customer service skills.

Special Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to work in off‑site locations and across all University campuses, as required.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to University open days (which may fall on Saturdays).
• Delivery of a micro‑teach as part of the interview process.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays and closure days).
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs).
• Training and development support opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership for our on‑site gym.
• Range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion:

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in BNU’s workforce, including people from global‑majority backgrounds, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles. Please let us know if you require adjustments or support during the recruitment process; we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments. BNU is a Disability Confident employer and offers the option to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026