NC State University is hiring: Fashion Design and Development Teaching Assistant

Fashion Design and Development Teaching Assistant Professor for Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

Please include as attachments a:

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References,
• Teaching Statement,
• Other Document 1: Portfolio (file or website link) which can include examples of design and/or product development work and evidence of teaching expertise.

Additionally, NC State has a strategic plan with a set of seven goals—Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary! The Wilson College of Textiles has set our vision as, “A compassionate world in which textiles enhance sustainability and quality of life for all.”

In your cover letter, please include how you would support the college to achieve this vision.

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG193863EP

Working Title: Fashion Design and Development Teaching Assistant Professor for Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 - $73,000

Work Schedule: Commitment may vary through the academic-year based upon programmatic responsibilities

Job Location: Department of Textiles and Apparel, Technology and Management

About the Department

For more than 120 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research, and productive industry partnerships. We continue to set higher standards and new goals, establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do.

The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State University, a leading land-grant public research institution. Located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named the third best American city to live in.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students in fashion and textile product design and development.
• Foster student learning through engaging and innovative instructional methods.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts and departmental activities.
• Contribute to the initiatives and goals of the Department, the Wilson College of Textiles, and the broader University community.

This role requires a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and advancing the department’s focus on cutting-edge technologies and methods in the fashion and textile industry.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• MFA or Ph.D. degree in the discipline from a recognized university.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching experience in fashion design and product development.
• Competence in key design and development processes, including:
• Pattern making (both digital and manual).
• Technical specification creation.
• Fit assessment.
• Marker making and grading.
• Apparel construction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with students, faculty, staff, and studio/lab environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional expertise in product development.
• Skills in industrial production processes, visual communication, and computer-aided design (CAD), including 3D apparel visualization technologies.
• Knowledge or experience in textile design.

Valid NC Driver's License required.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 12/19/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include as attachments a:

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References,
• Teaching Statement,
• Other Document 1: Portfolio (file or website link) which can include examples of design and/or product development work and evidence of teaching expertise.

Position Number: 00110278

Position Type: Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

Appointment: 9 Month Recurring

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.