Assistant/Associate Professor - Fashion Design
About The Position
Assistant or Associate Professor - Fashion Design. Tenure Track position. Determination of rank is dependent upon qualifications. Possibility of Fashion Design Coordinator. Fall 2026 Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of fashion and design. Program: Areas of expertise should include 2-D / 3-D design basics, apparel design, draping, flat pattern, fiber and fabric knowledge. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and record of active participation in professional or academic organizations preferred. Working knowledge of CAD programs and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable. Coordinate and produce Fall Family Weekend Fashion Show, The Women of Radford mini fashion show. Faculty sponsor of Fashion Society Club. Coordinate and promote Student field trips. Knowledge and experience with a Fashion Merchandising program and curriculum is a plus. The NASAD-accredited design program emphasizes creative problem-solving within the design and business sectors. The department is housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and offers a four-year degree in Design with majors in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Design Management. The department consists of 7 faculty members and around 150 majors. A portfolio review selection process is required for admission into upper-division courses.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Fashion/Apparel or related field required, terminal degree preferred for appointment as an Associate Professor.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience.
- Areas of expertise should include 2-D / 3-D design basics, apparel design, draping, flat pattern, fiber and fabric knowledge.
- Preferred fashion design teaching expertise at the college or high school level.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and record of active participation in professional or academic organizations preferred.
- Working knowledge of CAD programs and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and experience with a Fashion Merchandising program and curriculum is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in the areas of fashion and design.
- Coordinate and produce Fall Family Weekend Fashion Show
- Coordinate and produce The Women of Radford mini fashion show.
- Faculty sponsor of Fashion Society Club.
- Coordinate and promote Student field trips.
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Job Type
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