Assistant Professor of Fashion Design & Development

Universities of Wisconsin•Menomonie, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Fashion Design and Development Program, commencing the fall semester of 2026. The position is a tenure-track, 9-month academic year position and will bring fresh perspectives and skills to this established and growing program. Exciting opportunities exist and are encouraged for new curriculum and collaborations – centered on new technologies that will impact the future direction of the fashion industry. A core focus of this position will be instructing students in market-oriented fashion product development and production. The ideal candidate will bring industry-oriented advanced technical expertise to a range of studio courses, including cut and sewn knitwear, machine knitting, and digital advances in fashion technology (e.g., digital patterning, grading & maker, 3D simulation). Position expectations primarily include teaching at the undergraduate level and graduate level, outreach to industry, creative research, and service to the department, college, and university. UW-Stout is an accredited institution by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Requirements

Completed terminal degree (Ph.D.) in an area relevent to fashion design by date of appointment.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach university-level courses in fashion design, fashion development, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of a cohesive program of research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, multi-disciplinary industry collaborations and projects, and/or public exhibitions.
Proficiency in design and/or development/software programs in fashion areas, including but not limited to CLO3D, Optitex, and other areas of emerging technology.

Responsibilities

Teach lecture and lab courses each semester, that may include introductory, intermediate, and advanced fashion design and development, quality analysis, digital design, and studio classes.
Advance student learning in Fashion Design and Development in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education.
Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning.
This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Develop a productive research program with the potential for refereed scholarship (peer-reviewed publications, peer-reviewed creative scholarship); conduct original research in areas of design.
Perform university, community, and professional services.
Demonstrate organizational skills and collegiality.
Collaborate with other faculty to maintain / develop course curricula.
Collaborate with other faculty to maintain historical collection, lab maintenance and supervision student workers.
Foster a rigorous and inclusive learning environment.
Schedule, maintain office hours and/or online availability for students, in alignment with departmental expectations; including assessment of student learning.
Provide grades following the process/timeline established by the registrar.
Participate in the university online learning environment, which includes the learning management system.
Participate in early alert and other student success initiatives as requested.
Work with the Disability Services office (http://www.uwstout.edu/disability) to foster an inclusive learning environment when students disclose the need for learning accommodations.
Perform other duties as designated by the Department Chair.