Fashion Studies, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
About The Position
The Fashion Studies Program at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#119040) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually, subject to available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed through annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate apparel design courses, with primary instructional responsibilities in clothing construction and patternmaking. Additional teaching opportunities may include technical design and fashion technologies (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3-D visualization, or apparel patternmaking software), fashion illustration, and fashion promotion. The successful candidate will also be expected to communicate effectively, establish positive working relationships, and contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts within the program and department.
Requirements
- A master's degree in fashion studies, apparel design, fashion merchandising, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
- OR a bachelor's degree in fashion studies, apparel design, fashion merchandising, or a closely related field, with two (2) years of full-time, related industry professional work experience, is required by the appointment date.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
- A criminal background check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching college-level courses.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Evidence of strong industry relationships.
- Proficiency with presentation technology course delivery tools.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate apparel design courses, with primary instructional responsibilities in clothing construction and patternmaking.
- Teach technical design and fashion technologies (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3-D visualization, or apparel patternmaking software).
- Teach fashion illustration.
- Teach fashion promotion.
- Communicate effectively.
- Establish positive working relationships.
- Contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary efforts within the program and department.
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
