Job Posting Title Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool

Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
$60,000 - $80,000Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Apparel and Merchandising program for the 2026-27 academic year (9-month position). Qualified applicants will have the expertise to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising, such as fashion industries, design appreciation, apparel construction, patternmaking, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., in fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).
  • Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
  • Experience/expertise with industry software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM).

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package
  • Collaborative atmosphere
  • Focus on work-life balance
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