"Lecturer Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design"

Job Details

Lecturer Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design

Job ID: 295541
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Department Information

Within this setting, the School of Human Ecology is a dynamic and growth-oriented applied research unit with over 17 faculty and staff. We serve over 700 undergraduate majors enrolled in four unique, specialized disciplines: Interior Architecture and Design, Human Development and Family Science, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management.

Job Summary

Reporting to the School of Human Ecology Chair, the Lecturer of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design position requires undergraduate teaching and providing service to the School, College, and University, as well as engaging in student success initiatives and professional development. The position is an academic (10 month) non-tenure track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retailing, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Fashion Merchandising by August 1, 2026.
• Qualifications to teach undergraduate courses in Fashion Buying and Retail Math, Trend Forecasting, Fashion History, Introduction to the Global Fashion Industry, and Fashion Industry Career Preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; official or unofficial graduate transcripts; a teaching statement/philosophy; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references; and, if available, two or more course evaluations. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins March 25, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Mr. Kyler Arnold
Email: karnold@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-7899