Graduate Academic Assistant (Fashion Communication)

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Middlesex University is looking for a Graduate Academic Assistant in the Directorate of Creative Practices, for the Fashion Programmes.

Middlesex University brings together over 35,000 students across campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, academics at the top of their game, and an international network of industry partners in our global community to learn, discover and innovate.

The Directorate of Creative Practices comprises of Fashion Communication and Styling, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Design and Fine Art. The well-resourced Grove buildings in our north London campus have modern arts facilities housing a diverse international community of staff and students.

Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs) have an invaluable role at Middlesex, assisting and supporting academics in the facilitation of learning and teaching, dissemination of research and knowledge exchange, and enhancing student experience and employability.

You will join an established team of GAAs and work with experienced academics across all the subjects in the Directorate.

This role is best suited to a recent graduate or postgraduate with a degree in a relevant Fashion subject, aiming at an academic or professional career within the HE and/or arts and creative sector.

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences and talents that people from all backgrounds bring to our global community. Please note that applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.