"Assistant/Associate Professor (Apparel/Textile History and Culture Position)"

Job Description Summary

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure track, nine-month appointment. Start Date: Fall 2026 (August 16, 2026)

• Teach and research in two or more of the following areas: history of costume and textiles, dress and culture, textiles, and textile conservation.
• Actively pursue a program of scholarship encompassing curatorial, research, and/or creative work.
• Pursue grantsmanship to support future scholarship and curatorial work.
• Participate in curriculum development and marketing for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Direct and serve on graduate student committees.
• Participate in undergraduate student advising and mentoring for curated exhibits.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Be actively involved in relevant professional organizations and outreach/industry entities.

Department and University

The Department of Consumer and Design Sciences has 23 faculty positions (17 full-time, tenured/tenure track and 5 lecturers), around 590 undergraduates and 35 graduate students. Bachelor of Science programs are Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production Management, with Apparel Design and Merchandising Options; Interior Design; and Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. The graduate program offers master's (thesis and non-thesis) and doctoral degrees in Consumer and Design Sciences. Auburn University, a R1 land-grant institution with 34,145 students, is located in the east Alabama city of Auburn, and has consistently been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 50 public universities in the United States. For more information see http://humsci.auburn.edu/cads/ and http://www.auburn.edu/. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Apparel, History of Costume/Textiles, or related field required at the time employment begins. Will consider candidates who are ABD at employment date with appointment at Instructor level; doctoral degree to be completed within one year of initial hire date. The candidate must be fluent in English and must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time employment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise for instruction and scholarship in historic costume and textiles, as well as dress and culture. Knowledge and experience in basic textile conservation, museum practices, and exhibition installation. Curatorial experience in a professional or academic setting. Demonstrated potential for grantsmanship to support scholarship and/or curatorial work.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online using the link https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56001. Provide application letter, complete CV, transcripts from all universities attended, portfolio of student and/or own professional work (e.g., conservation and/or exhibition projects); statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness; statement of research/curatorial scholarship; and three professional references with names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Search Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Jung Eun Lee at jlee@auburn.edu; 334-844-1341 Dr. Dawn Michaelson at dmm0029@auburn.edu; 334-844-4098.