Lecturer (Textiles and Fashion)


Company:	Edinburgh College
Salary:	£43,402 to £52,247 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH5 1QE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Edinburgh College, is seeking to recruit a resourceful, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our Art & Design team as a Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles.

This role will focus on the delivery of our highly popular evening programme, Introduction to Fashion & Textiles, providing learners with an engaging and supportive learning experience that develops both creative and technical skills.

Role Overview

As a Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles, you will be responsible for the specialist delivery of learning and teaching activities on our evening class programme. The successful candidate will bring a strong vocational background in Fashion and Textiles, with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to inspire and support learners in developing their creative practice.

You will plan and deliver high-quality teaching sessions, prepare learning materials and resources, demonstrate specialist techniques, and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. You will also contribute to wider departmental activities, including exhibitions, showcases, and collaborative projects.

Please note that this is a sessional role, with 5hours teaching per week during College semesters. Salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Interview Date: Friday 9th October

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