Assistant or Associate Professor of Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising

Louisiana State University • City of Ithaca, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The LSU College of Agriculture is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in the Department of Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising (TAM). The individual will hold a 95% appointment with LSU State University A&M (College of Agriculture) and a 5% appointment with LSU Ag Center. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing research in apparel design technology, and contributing to service activities such as advising and recruitment. As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality. This position is considered a research or research-related support position and must undergo screenings per RS 17:1826.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Textile, Apparel Design & Merchandising or related area.
• Established college-level teaching record as graduate student, instructor or above.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship, participation in juried exhibitions, and ability to obtain external funding.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, graduate and undergraduate level advising, and service consistent with appointment.
• Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching a cover letter with statement of professional interest and goals, resume, university transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
• Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• For consideration at the Associate Professor rank, 3 years of service preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses within the Textile, Apparel Design and Merchandising curriculum (e.g., draping, fashion illustration, collection development, research methods).
• Proficiency with current industry software and technologies (such as Adobe Creative Suite, Optitex, Computerized knitting systems [Shima Seiki] and Clo-3D).
• Industry experience.
• Professional involvement in community.
• Membership in appropriate professional and/or academic organizations.
• Ability to develop industry partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that may include but are not limited to draping, collection development, Optitex Pattern Software, Adobe Creative Suites, Clo-3D, Digital Textile Design and Computerized Knitting systems.
• Develop research in areas of Textiles, Apparel Design & Merchandising with an emphasis in apparel design technology in the apparel industry.
• Develop an independent and collaborative research program related to their field, acquire external funding for scholarship with the expectation that they will disseminate their research findings as well as participate in juried exhibitions.
• Contribute to advising and recruitment of both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Professional involvement in community; membership in appropriate professional and/or academic organizations; ability to develop industry partnerships.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care)
• A Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• University holidays (14 per year along with a week off between Christmas Day and New Years Day)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree