Lecturer - Fashion Design

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities - and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

A progressive university, we ground our studies in industry. Expert academics bring their insights into the classroom, with a range of assessment types that aim to be authentic and informed by industry needs. Bridging the gap between study and work, our educators prepare students for career success and connect them with future employers. Building relevant skills, experience and networks from day one, students don’t just learn about their industry, they live it.

What’s the job?

We are recruiting for a casual lecturer to teach into the Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design Program. We are looking someone to start in September for our Trimester 3, teaching a 3 hours face to face class per week, which equates to approximately 9 hours of work per week including teaching, marking, preparation, student support etc. We are looking for people to teach in our Ultimo Sydney campus. Most of our classes normally happen during the day Monday - Friday, however we could also look at scheduling some evening classes after 6pm to fit people’s schedules.

You will be responsible for:

- Delivering lectures and workshops on campus and/or online via our Learning Management System
- Maintaining curriculum and course materials
- Grading student work and providing timely, constructive feedback
- Monitoring student progress and well-being, providing support where necessary

Who you are:
We are looking for someone with- A bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant field (or equivalent relevant industry experience)- Preferably previous experience in teaching at higher education level- Experience in commercial production and product development in the fashion industry including sourcing, costing, garment construction, fittings, reviewing samples, CAD development and creating BOMs- Experience creating commercial tech and spec packs for scale production- Experience in sustainable and ethical production practices- A passion for giving back to students

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000 + staff today. In 2020,
_Australian Financial Review_ named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are a private, for-profit university with a robust research agenda as well as social impact initiatives focused on making the world a better place. We encourage meaningful work from our academics that contributes to our overall mission.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our culture

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous - with flexible working arrangements (hours and ways of working will vary from role to role) that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do
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What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
a positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset
- belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society
- building on an academic culture connected to industry and community
- opportunities to innovate across teaching and research
- access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth
- flexible working arrangements