We are specifically looking for an individual who has the practical and contextual skills, knowledge and experience to work with our diverse students to expand their understanding and skills in Make-up and Hair Design and related media. 

 We welcome applications from those with hair and make-up knowledge and interest in the editorial and commercial industry, the intersection of beauty and technology, fashion narratives/storytelling, emerging technologies and contemporary discourses around fashion and beauty. 

 You will join a dedicated and diverse fashion team focused on achieving exemplary student outcomes. Prior experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree course level is required. You must be able to demonstrate good team working abilities as well as good organisational and communication skills. The teaching duties will include all related course administration and require the successful candidate to be pro-active in developing new learning and teaching methods. The candidate will also be required to participate in marketing and student recruitment activities and to potentially engage in professional research in the subject area. 

The role is based at the Epsom Campus. You may be required to work at other campuses on occasion.

The actual salary for this position is £24,638.40 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Michelle Marshall, Programme Director, michelle.marshall@uca.ac.uk  

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide. 

 Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more. 

 Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

Please note UCA may close a vacancy early in the event of high numbers of applications being received.

Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term from September 2026 to 23rd May 2027