Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Fashion Design Job at Montclair State

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Fashion Design

Apply locations Montclair, NJ time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R1004127

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Non-tenure Track Teaching Professor of Fashion Design.

The Department of Art and Design invites applications for a new 10-month teaching faculty position to join the dynamic Fashion Design and Merchandising BA Program. The program includes 275 majors, four full-time faculty, and industry-experienced adjuncts who deliver this vibrant program, which is actively committed to transformative teaching and learning. The faculty member will teach three courses per semester, manage the apparel teaching studio and fashion resource space, and produce the annual Spring fashion show. Courses include Introduction and Intermediate Apparel Construction, Flat Pattern, Fashion Illustration (analog and digital), and Fashion Show Production. This faculty role includes student mentoring and managing public exhibitions of student creative coursework in the department gallery.

Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications: a terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in fashion design or a closely related field; two years of higher education teaching experience in the apparel field; two years of industry experience; competence in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and a video editing program; competencies at all levels of apparel construction, flat pattern, and fashion illustration. Demonstrated experience in fashion show production, apparel studio management, and successful studio community building. Preferred: digital editing experience; familiarity with exhibition processes; and an undergraduate degree that is in alignment with graduate studies (e.g., BA, BS, or BFA in fashion/apparel design or a closely related field).

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Portfolio of personal and student work (apparel construction, flat pattern, draping, fashion illustration, fashion show production involvement)
• Inclusionary practice statement
• List of three professional references that we may contact during the search process.
• Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

Art and Design

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.