Instructor of Fashion Merchandising and Design

POSITION PURPOSE

The Instructor / Professor of Fashion Merchandising will teach undergraduate courses in the Fashion Merchandising & Design program, support student advising and career readiness, contribute to curriculum and assessment work, and strengthen the program through industry engagement, professional practice, and student-centered instruction. The position is intended to support growing enrollment and provide consistent course coverage across fashion merchandising, fashion business, trend forecasting, textiles, promotion, sustainability, product development, and related areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned undergraduate Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Merchandising & Design courses in alignment with approved course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, catalog descriptions, and university academic standards.
• Prepare syllabi, course calendars, lectures, assignments, rubrics, exams/projects, Canvas course shells, and instructional materials that reflect current fashion industry practice.
• Deliver high-quality instruction using applied, student-centered teaching methods, including presentations, critiques, case studies, projects, industry examples, and experiential learning activities.
• Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policy.
• Advise and mentor students on academic progression, internships, professional development, portfolio/career preparation, and fashion industry pathways.
• Support program assessment, including collection and review of student learning artifacts, SLO/PLO assessment, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and course revision to keep the program current with industry trends, sustainability, global sourcing, retail technology, consumer behavior, and fashion business practices.
• Contribute to student recruitment and retention through open houses, admitted student events, advising events, student showcases, and other program visibility efforts.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with fashion industry partners, alumni, advisory board members, employers, guest speakers, and internship sites.