"Assistant/Associate Professor - Fashion Design"

Assistant/Associate Professor - Fashion Design

Posted: 11-Dec-25

Location: VA

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Application Review Date: January 12, 2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Assistant or Associate Professor - Fashion Design. Tenure Track position. Determination of rank is dependent upon qualifications. Possibility of Fashion Design Coordinator. Fall 2026 Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of fashion and design. Program: Areas of expertise should include 2-D / 3-D design basics, apparel design, draping, flat pattern, fiber and fabric knowledge. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and record of active participation in professional or academic organizations preferred. Working knowledge of CAD programs and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable. Coordinate and produce Fall Family Weekend Fashion Show, The Women of Radford mini fashion show. Faculty sponsor of Fashion Society Club. Coordinate and promote Student field trips. Knowledge and experience with a Fashion Merchandising program and curriculum is a plus. The NASAD-accredited design program emphasizes creative problem-solving within the design and business sectors. The department is housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and offers a four-year degree in Design with majors in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Design Management. The department consists of 7 faculty members and around 150 majors. A portfolio review selection process is required for admission into upper-division courses.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Fashion/Apparel or related field required, terminal degree preferred for appointment as an Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. Areas of expertise should include 2-D / 3-D design basics, apparel design, draping, flat pattern, fiber and fabric knowledge. Preferred fashion design teaching expertise at the college or high school level. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and record of active participation in professional or academic organizations preferred. Working knowledge of CAD programs and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, and upload the following attachments: Reference list - provide the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references. Course syllabi with at least three assignments. Portfolio of work. Professional work provide the extent to which you were involved in the project. Student work, provide level of work and software programs utilized when appropriate. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists prior to interview. For more information, contact: Dr. Holly L. Cline, Professor and Department Chair at: Cell: 540-239-3559 E-mail: hcline@radford.edu. All applicants must apply through https://radford-university-jobs.career-pages.com/jobs/search

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Department: Interior Design/Fashion, Dept of

Months per Year: 9

Employee Classification: Assistant/Associate Professor

Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty