Lecturer in Textile Technology (Teaching & Scholarship)

The University welcomes applications for the above a fixed term post across the Grade 6 and Grade 7 Lecturer Scale, dependent on qualifications and experience, within the Department of Materials. As a dynamic lecturer, you will be expected to make a significant contribution at the interface of the discipline, whilst developing student skills and knowledge at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching in the area of Textile Technology with a particular focus, but not limited to: Colour Management Systems, Colour Science, Fibre and Textile Testing, Performance and Manufacturing Technologies, Textile Sustainability Strategies along with the supervision of final year and MSc Project students. This is a teaching and scholarship focused role and you will contribute to the design, development and ongoing refinement of Textile Technology teaching content and will develop innovative teaching, assessment marking and support to students on the taught programmes offered by the Department (where appropriate).

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/      

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Julie Gough, Senior Line Manager (Soft Materials)

Email: julie.gough@manchester.ac.uk    

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.​​​​​​​

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.