As a fashion professor, you'll join a team of professionals who are well-versed in every aspect of the industry — and who have collaborated with renowned brands such as Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Saks Fifth Avenue, and more. You'll prepare talented students for creative careers by fostering a professional, positive, and engaging classroom environment, guiding them to master new markets, technologies, and trends as they become leaders in the world of fashion.
In support of the SCAD mission, you’ll:
- Maintain an active and engaged classroom environment
- Design syllabi and submit them for approval
- Hold office hours and midterm grade reviews to provide feedback to students
- Be available to students outside of regular class hours through extra help sessions, extended learning opportunities, and field trips
- Conduct course- and program-level assessments
As a part-time professor, you’ll:
- Model professionalism and record attendance
- Fulfill grading and academic documentation requirements
- Follow academic policies and regulations
- Support academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts
- Attend on-ground and virtual events, including faculty councils, admission events, curriculum assessment and development, exhibitions, or other publicity assignments
Minimum qualifications:
- Terminal degree in fashion design or a relevant field
- Academic and professional credentials to teach in fashion design
- Two years of work experience in a related profession OR post-secondary teaching experience
Required application documents:
- Current résumé and/or CV
- Cover letter
- Portfolio or its equivalent
- Unofficial academic transcripts
Travel required:
- Less than 10%
Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
Organization
The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a private, nonprofit, accredited university offering more than 100 degree programs across more than 40 majors. Students can study at campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, participate in study abroad opportunities in Lacoste, France, or earn their degrees online through SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The university's innovative curriculum is enhanced by professional-grade technology, industry-standard equipment, collaborative projects with corporate partners, internship opportunities, and career-focused learning experiences.
Career preparation is integrated throughout the student experience, supported by more than 650 annual recruiter visits and extensive professional development resources. According to SCAD, 99% of graduates are employed, pursuing further education, or both within 10 months of graduation.
Founded in 1978, SCAD has earned recognition as a global leader in art and design education and continues to expand its academic offerings to meet emerging industry needs, including innovative programs such as Applied AI.
