Instructor, Fashion Designer

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC•Miami Gardens, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor / Professor of Fashion Merchandising will teach undergraduate courses in the Fashion Merchandising & Design program, support student advising and career readiness, contribute to curriculum and assessment work, and strengthen the program through industry engagement, professional practice, and student-centered instruction. The position is intended to support growing enrollment and provide consistent course coverage across fashion merchandising, fashion business, trend forecasting, textiles, promotion, sustainability, product development, and related areas.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Studies, Fashion Marketing, Business, Marketing, Retailing, or closely related field; or graduate credentials and significant industry experience as approved by university credentialing standards.
Professional experience in fashion merchandising, retailing, product development, branding, fashion business, sourcing, promotion, or related fashion industry area.
Ability to teach undergraduate students using effective written, verbal, visual, and technology-supported communication.
Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching, academic integrity, and mission-centered education.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience in fashion merchandising, fashion business, retailing, textiles, trend forecasting, product development, sustainability, sourcing, or related courses.
Experience with Canvas/LMS, digital presentation tools, Excel/retail math, Adobe or other fashion/business technology tools.
Industry connections that support internships, guest speakers, advisory board work, student showcases, and career opportunities.
Evidence of curriculum development, assessment, student mentoring, event/showcase support, or professional service in fashion-related organizations.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Merchandising & Design courses in alignment with approved course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, catalog descriptions, and university academic standards.
Prepare syllabi, course calendars, lectures, assignments, rubrics, exams/projects, Canvas course shells, and instructional materials that reflect current fashion industry practice.
Deliver high-quality instruction using applied, student-centered teaching methods, including presentations, critiques, case studies, projects, industry examples, and experiential learning activities.
Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records in accordance with university policy.
Advise and mentor students on academic progression, internships, professional development, portfolio/career preparation, and fashion industry pathways.
Support program assessment, including collection and review of student learning artifacts, SLO/PLO assessment, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement activities.
Participate in curriculum development and course revision to keep the program current with industry trends, sustainability, global sourcing, retail technology, consumer behavior, and fashion business practices.
Contribute to student recruitment and retention through open houses, admitted student events, advising events, student showcases, and other program visibility efforts.
Build and maintain professional relationships with fashion industry partners, alumni, advisory board members, employers, guest speakers, and internship sites.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including meetings, committees, assessment activities, accreditation/program review support, and program events.
Maintain scheduled office hours and communicate regularly with students, faculty, program leadership, and college administration.
Assist with the daily operations of the Retail Innovation Studio, including supervising students and supporting merchandise organization, inventory, and presentation.
Model professionalism, ethical leadership, inclusive teaching, and commitment to the mission of St. Thomas University.