Fashion Design and Development Teaching Assistant Professor for Textile and Appa

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

In your cover letter, please include how you would support the college to achieve its vision of "A compassionate world in which textiles enhance sustainability and quality of life for all." Learn more about our strategic plan here: https://textiles.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-plan/

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.

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.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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