The Art Institutes in the following cities are seeking adjuncts to teach Fashion Design, Retail Management, Merchandising, and/or Fashion Marketing.
- Houston, TX
- Novi, MI
- Henderson, NV
- Durham, NC
- San Antonio, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Nashville, TN
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Austin, TX
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(1. Fashion and Textile Design Faculty, Gibbs College
Gibbs College is seeking part-time, adjunct instructors to provide and sustain an effective learning environment for every student through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of academic success of at-risk students.
Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in Fashion; Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview; 2 – 4 years experience; Diploma or associates degree in Fashion or related field is required; candidates with a master’s degree are required. Candidates with a combination of an associates or bachelors degree, certifications and work experience may be considered.
To Apply:
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(2. Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management, SCAD Atlanta
SCAD Atlanta seeks candidates for full-time faculty positions in fashion marketing and management. Qualified candidates should have a MBA, MFA or equivalent in fashion or a related field, as well as a broad knowledge of the fashion business. Excellent skills in wholesale, retailing, and fashion marketing and management are required. Professional recognition is essential.
The successful candidate will be joining a highly creative, motivated and exciting team that is creating the next generation of fashion buyers, product developers, retail and wholesale merchandisers, and marketers. Strong skills in the areas of retailing, fashion marketing and management, design, concept, innovation, illustration, sketching and CAD are highly desirable. College-level teaching experience is preferred. The fashion marketing and management program combines the study of design, business, communication and cultural studies. Students are prepared to address consumers’ needs and lifestyle aspirations in order to deliver directional styles that can build or stretch brands to new levels. For complete submission requirements and to apply online, please submit curriculum vitae and an unofficial copy of the transcript showing your highest degree here.
1.)
Associate Curator of Latino Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, D.C.
Advance the museum’s Latino presence through collections, exhibitions, programs, development, and other initiatives. The Associate Curator will recommend acquisitions, organize a major exhibition of Latino artworks from the collection, and develop bilingual activities that will encourage broad appreciation for Latino cultures.
Exhibition responsibilities include proposing a thesis for an exhibition drawn from the museum’s collection, researching artworks, and writing a major essay for the exhibition catalogue that addresses significant issues in the field. The Associate Curator of Latino Art will collaborate with program staff to develop gallery activities and an on-line presence related to the museum’s Latino collection. The Associate Curator will assist the development office in identifying potential donors and partners for short- and long-term initiatives that ensure the future of Latino Art within the museum’s program.
A graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in art history, American studies, cultural studies, or a related field is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate broad knowledge of U.S. Latino art and culture across the full spectrum of Latino communities and an ability to research and write about the full range of art media (paintings, murals, sculptures, photography, prints, drawings,crafts, folk art, and video). The museum seeks to broadly represent art across all U.S. Latino communities, in all media, from various periods, and by artists from different Latino ethnicities and communities. Applicants will be rated on breadth of knowledge, as well as experience in the areas of scholarship, exhibition organization, collections management, and public program development on the theme of Latino art. Position will start at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level, depending on qualifications.
This is a three-year federal appointment and includes benefits. As a federal position it must be filled by a U.S. citizen. The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer.
Click here for full announcement and application information. (Search on announcement #295822).
Applications must be submitted on-line by the closing date of March 1, 2010.
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Full-time, renewable-contract faculty member
Philadelphia University
School of Engineering and Textiles
Qualifications:
The successful applicant should have a minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience; understanding of the global nature of the fashion consumer products industry (including but not limited to, apparel, textiles, as well as home and lifestyle products); sourcing, costing, quality assurance and fashion theory are areas with which the successful applicant should have familiarity. Previous management and organizational skills are a plus. Master’s degree required.
Responsibilities:
Teach graduate and undergraduate students in the field of Fashion Industry Management;Collaborate across disciplines/fields
Application:
Please send a resume, cover letter and names and addresses of three references to the address below. Applicants should present credentials for consideration by March 15, 2010.
Contact:
Professor Natalie W. Nixon
School of Engineering and Textiles
Philadelphia University
Henry Avenue & School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
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(1. Program Presenter, Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook Art Museum seeks a Program Presenter to facilitate programs, demonstrations and tours to school groups and the general public in the topics of visual arts. During 2009-2010, these topics will further focus on the fusion of art and science and Cranbrook’s Artology exhibitions. Program Presenters are expected to demonstrate excellent presentation and large group management skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delver high-quality visual arts programs during weekdays, evenings and weekends; present programs for large and small audiences and peers; keep attendance for all programs; work special events at the museum on occasion; maintain program storage area, supplies, teaching materials, equipment, log books and communicate needs and issues with each.
Qualifications: Completed college level studio art, art history or art education courses; one year of formal or informal teaching experience with a variety of ages; enthusiasm for the subject and an eagerness to share that enthusiasm with learners of all ages; proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; customer service experience and the ability to positively and effectively work with the public, school personnel, students, and volunteers with ease and enthusiasm. Experience in the natural sciences is desirable, but not required. This is a grant-funded temporary position that is scheduled to run through June 13, 2010. Hours will vary depending on program scheduling/booking.
(2. Assistant Professor Art History/Visual Culture, University of Idaho, Moscow
The University of Idaho Department of Art & Design seeks a full-time Assistant Professor in Art History/Visual Culture to deliver the department curriculum in Art History/Visual Culture.
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Idaho offers programs that focus on fine art as well as design. The Department is made up of 9 full-time faculty and 4-5 part-time lecturers. It enrolls approximately 250 undergraduate majors and 16-18 graduate students. Residing within the College of Art and Architecture, the Department of Art and Design offers courses that serve degree programs including BA Art, BFA Studio Art, BS Art Education, as well as MFA and MAT programs. The Department also serves 90-100 Art Minors seeking degrees in architecture and other related disciplines.
Qualifications: PhD in Art History; Teaching experience at college level; Graduate teaching, if instructor of record, considered; Demonstrated knowledge to cover course content in art history/visual culture courses; Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; Skills to manage ongoing maintenance of Art History /Visual Culture curriculum.
To Apply:
Send:
Letter of interest addressing qualifications
Complete resume.
Statement of scholarly focus and teaching philosophy.
List of 5 references.
Graduate transcript.
Sample syllabi/course materials.
Evidence of effective teaching/teaching evaluations.
Greg Turner-Rahman, Chair
College of Art and Architecture
PO Box 2461
Moscow, ID 83844-2461
gtrahman@uidaho.edu
(above image is the Cranbrook Art Museum)
(1. Adjunct position, Fashion Marketing and Management, Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham
The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham is searching for adjunct instructors to teach courses in our Fashion Marketing and Management program.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising/Marketing, Management, or related field.
- 3 – 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in industry and /or teaching.
- Genuine interest in helping students.
- Ability to act effectively as the member of a team.
- Proficient in management, merchandising practices, and selected software’s used in the industry.
- College level teaching experience preferred
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong writing and communication skills
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and copy of transcripts to:
Human Resources
410 Blackwell Street
Durham , NC 27701
jdemianczyk@aii.edu
(2. Assistant Professor, Fashion Merchandising and Management, Cheyney University
Candidates required to have a Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising or a closely-related field. Collegiate teaching experience and fashion merchandising or apparel experience is required. A collegiate teaching experience from a student-centered perspective is highly desirable. The candidate should have demonstrated ability to teach courses in the history of apparel, textiles and apparel production and merchandise buying at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates who have collegiate teaching experience from a student-centered perspective, are actively engaged in research, able to teach FMM courses at the graduate level and have experience in curriculum development, especially at the graduate level.
To apply please submit application materials to:
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Office of Human Resources
1837 University Circle
P.O. Box 200
Cheyney, PA 19319-0200
Full-time Faculty, Experimental Fashion, Fiber, Maryland Institute College of Art
The Fiber Department of Maryland Institute College of Art invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment with a multi-year renewable contract in a non-tenure institution.
The College seeks an outstanding, accomplished artist who is committed to both the tradition and the exploration of current and new innovations in the Fiber field with a strong conceptual and historical understanding of the media in the fine arts context. The studio artist/ educator will teach eighteen credits per year (three courses per semester) at an art school nationally known for its dedication to teaching excellence, a rigorous liberal arts curriculum and the importance of the fine arts. The candidate will be capable of teaching all levels of the undergraduate program, be proficient in traditional techniques and a broad understanding of new approaches to the fiber medium with a specialty in the emerging area of digital fiber-related technologies and Smart Textiles and have a visionary relationship to the newly established Experimental Fashion Concentration. As faculty in a Fiber program, the candidate should have a broad understanding of the fiber practice and be knowledgeable of contemporary art issues and theory. The candidate should have the ability to integrate theoretical, material, practical and social issues into fiber studio pedagogy. Some administrative experience will be valued.
Requirements:
* MFA degree
* Minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience beyond graduate assistantships
* Strong record of professional excellence as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and exhibition activity
* Personal commitment to teaching on a college level
* Knowledgeable about contemporary art issues and theory
* Capable of teaching all levels of the undergraduate program
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment, participating in advising, institutional and departmental committee service and scheduled departmental and student activities
* Successful Candidate will be required to complete Employment and Education Verifications
Valued but not required:
* Proficient in traditional techniques in the fiber medium
* Proficient in new technologies in the fiber medium
* Ability to coordinate the department exhibitions of student work during the school year
Apply: The College will review applications as received. Although materials received before January 11, 2010, are best assured of receiving full consideration, the position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
Submit by mail: 20 images of professional work, 20 images of students’ work with a descriptive list on CD to:
Experimental Fashion Fiber Search
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 W. Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish the materials to be returned.
(1. Full-time Fashion Faculty, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in 3 or more of the following areas: textiles, textile design (Lectra Kaledo), machine knitting, fashion show coordination, retail management, buying and assortment planning, advanced patternmaking and construction (Optitex), fashion illustration, design process, portfolio development, or Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Work as a team member in developing curriculum, recruiting students, and representing the department.
- Foster industry relationships and develop cooperative projects and competition participation within the curriculum.
- Actively engage in creative scholarship in the department, at the college and in professional organizations.
- Serve on department and college committees.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate majors.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or master’s plus industry experience
- A passion for teaching is essential
- Record of professional involvement
- Experience in computer technology
- Excellent communication skills
- Potential to grow into leadership responsibilities
Please apply to:
Mount Mary College
Attn: Teri Cox
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee WI 53222-4597
Email: hrads@mtmary.edu
(2. Fashion & Textile Design Faculty, Mount Ida College
The School of Fashion Design seeks qualified candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Fashion Design Program at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year. A Masters degree is required in a related discipline. The candidate must also have 3 to 5 years recent experience in the apparel industry. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching at the college or university level and proficiency in the following aspects of fashion design and their application to industry standards: conceptual design, spec packages, flats and story boards, garment construction, draping, pattern drafting, and industrial sewing machines. Proficiency in one or more of the following and their application to industry standards is preferred: Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator, Gerber Technology computer system, textiles, knits and illustration.
Persons applying should be able to participate in curriculum development with the understanding that the College is committed to offering programs that provide professional preparation balanced with a liberal arts focus. Tenure track determination is dependent on terminal credentials. Positions advertised are dependent on final approval of funding.
To assure full consideration, qualified applicants are encouraged to forward a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references by December 15, 2009 to:
Office of Human Resources Office
Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
email: jobs@mountida.edu
(1. Assistant Professor of Fashion and Textile Technology, Buffalo State College
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching courses related to consumer textiles, garment pattern design and construction, technical and computer-aided fashion product design/production, merchandising and historic costume. Experience teaching, student advising and providing professional service. Candidate should have documented record of scholarly achievement and grant writing experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in apparel/textile, merchandising and design or closely related field from a regionally accredited university. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in historical costume collection research (and maintenance) and 2 to 3 years teaching experience in technical and computer-aided fashion product design/production/merchandising and relevant industry or international experience.
Apply for this job posting online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu
(2. Lecturer Position, Apparel Design, Baylor University
QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. or M.A. required in apparel design and merchandising or closely related field. Terminal degree (Ph. D. or M.F. A.) preferred. At least one degree in a Family and Consumer Sciences program area is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college or university level; teaching experiences in apparel design and construction courses including strong skills in pattern design, draping, illustration; demonstrate a high level of creativity and the ability to develop this skill in others; collaborative working and research style with students and faculty.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach in the area of fashion design and common FCS course requirements. Courses could include: Principles of art and design, fashion illustration, apparel production including tailoring and couture techniques, and apparel design. Advise students and maintain contacts with industry. Produce creative and/or scholarly work; contribute to curriculum development, serve on departmental and college committees; be active in relevant professional activities; and provide service to the university and profession. Successful candidate should have an established scholarly agenda or the potential to establish one.
(3. Adjunct Fashion Design Instructors in Textile Design, Computer Graphics for Fashion Design and Fashion Manufacturing and Appraisal, The International Academy of Design and Technology, Chicago, IL
The International Academy of Design and Technology located in Chicago, IL has an immediate opening for three Adjunct Fashion Design Instructors to instruct: Textile Design, Computer Graphics for Fashion Design and Fashion Manufacturing and Appraisal. Please review the following description and apply if qualified.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach courses as assigned by Program Chair up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation; Provide a qualified, prepared substitute who must be approved by your Program Chair, prior to when a class must be missed; Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress; Provide assistance for the planning, development and maintenance of program curriculum; Work with the Program Chair to resolve student concerns; Provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth; Attend scheduled program meetings, Academy in-service workshops and college-wide faculty meetings; Manage special projects as formally assigned by the Program Chair or Dean or VP of Academics (including, but not limited to, the organization and posting of student work for display; assistance with accreditation preparation.) Adhere to and publicly support Academy policies and procedures; Attend annual graduation ceremony.
QUALIFICATIONS: Documented expertise in academic subject area (Textile Design, Computer Graphics for Fashion Design, Fashion Manufacturing) and expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills; Minimum of 2 years of industry experience required; Prior post-secondary teaching experience as a student-centered, retention-focused educator preferred; Computer Graphics for Fashion Design Course Requires: Expertise in SnapFashun, Adobe Illustrator, Geber Accumark, Photoshop; Masters degree required
(1. Tenure-track Professor position at Iowa State, Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management department
The Noma Scott Lloyd Chair in Textiles and Clothing is a senior level position within the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. The holder of this position is expected to lead research efforts in technology as it relates to the field of textiles and clothing. This effort will include faculty and graduate students from textiles and clothing as well as collaborative departments and programs. It is expected that the individual holding the Chair will lead a significant program in funded research projects.
Qualifications: PhD in Textiles and Clothing or related field. Demonstrated expertise in study of apparel and textile design with technology. Established reputation and a strong record of research and teaching and a record that merits appointment at professor level. Evidence of integrative perspective on emerging technology applications to the field of apparel and textiles. Proven record of working with graduate students and a record of successful undergraduate teaching.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply for this Vacancy” and complete the Employment Application at www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=77958. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) letter of application
2) curriculum vita
3) name, address, phone number and e-mail for 3 references.
Mail copy of transcripts to:
Mrs. Chloris Williams
Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management
31 MacKay Hall
Ames IA 50011-1121
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Robert Bosselman at drbob@iastate.edu.
(2. Assistant Professor of Fashion, Lasell College
The Fashion Department at Lasell College in Newton, MA seeks an Assistant Professor of Fashion for a Fall 2010 appointment.
Responsibilities: Teaching could include undergraduate courses in a range of areas including Product Development, Global Sourcing, Retail Management, Buying, e-commerce and Textiles. Ability to teach fashion journalism-related courses is a plus. The successful candidate must be able to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff, and students; show evidence of excellent teaching and student advocacy as well as professional development and productivity; and a commitment to department and college service.
Qualifications: A Masters Degree with at least 5 years of industry experience, Ph.D. preferred. Prior college teaching preferred.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, curriculum vitae, and names of three (3) references to: employment@lasell.edu
(2. Fashion Merchandising & Management Faculty, Cheyney University, Pennsylvania
Requirements: Ph.D. in Fashion Merchandising or a closely-related field. Collegiate teaching experience and fashion merchandising or apparel experience. A collegiate teaching experience from a student-centered perspective is highly desirable. The candidate should have demonstrated ability to teach courses in the history of apparel, textiles and apparel production and merchandise buying at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates who have collegiate teaching experience from a student-centered perspective, are actively engaged in research, able to teach FMM courses at the graduate level and have experience in curriculum development, especially at the graduate level.
If you are interested in a employment at Cheyney University, please fill out the Employee Application available for download on our web site. All Applications must be completed and submitted for all positions. Also available for download is our new EEO supplemental form that we are asking candidates to voluntarily submit for EEO tracking purposes. Please submit completed application by mail or directly to the Office of Human Resources.
(1. Assistant or Associate Professor in Product Design, College of Design – University of Minnesota
The College of Design at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in product design and design thinking at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in developing new courses in product design and design thinking as well as participate in planning for a new interdisciplinary product design program with a focus on human health and well-being.
We seek a colleague in product design and design thinking who will focus on human health and well-being in its broadest sense and who will forge further connections with health-related initiatives across campus and with the well-established medical and health businesses in Minnesota. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in product design and design thinking in the College of Design; collaborate with faculty members across the university to create interdisciplinary courses; establish ties with local, national, and international businesses; create and grow a research program in the field of product design and design thinking; pursue external funding in support of her or his research agenda; and participate in faculty governance at the college and university levels. Candidates must have a clear vision, a commitment to interdisciplinary work, demonstrated or potential leadership skills and a global perspective. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills are vital.
The position is a 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, with the possibility of tenure at the Associate level. The expected start date is August 30, 2010.
Qualifications:
To apply:
Visit: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=83548 (Requisition #163496)
Submit the following materials: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of vision for research in product design or design thinking; a statement of vision for teaching in product design and design thinking; and contact information for five professional references. A brief (no more than 4 pages) portfolio of original design scholarly work or creative practice should be submitted as PDF attachments in the on-line employment system.
Review of applications will begin December 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the Search Committee Chairs:
Professor William Durfee at wkdurfee@umn.edu
Professor Karen LaBat at klabat@umn.edu
(2. Assistant Professor of Material Culture and Fabrication/ Director of the Donghia Material Library, Parsons The New School for Design
Parsons The New School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks applicants for Assistant Professor of Material Culture and Fabrication / Director of the Donghia Material Library within the School of Constructed Environments (SCE). This is a tenure-track faculty position with administrative and teaching responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in the practice, history and theory of constructed environments and product materials while also being able to teach students from a variety of disciplines across Parsons. Candidates must be innovative in their pedagogical approaches to activating students’ interest in the relation between theory and practice, and be forward-thinking about what skills/proficiencies are now required to adeptly respond to complex 21st-century global conditions. The successful candidate will have an earned terminal degree in the design field or equivalent professional standing/experience, will demonstrate potential to be strong in teaching, research, and scholarship, and will have an established record of professional accomplishments.
Requirements:
A cover letter and curriculum vita must be submitted online at http://careers.newschool.edu. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Applicants may be contacted at the discretion of the search committee for additional materials, such as digital portfolio/work samples.
