"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.

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.