"Temporary Faculty Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design"

Job Summary

The Department of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the B.S. Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program.
• Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Textiles, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Textiles.
• Demonstrated professional experience in fashion merchandising or apparel design.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with and support student populations in various learning environments.
• Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Textiles.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Portfolio of professional work in fashion or publications/presentations at conferences.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in fashion and global supply chains.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position. Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success. Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653