Assistant Teaching Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM)
Assistant Teaching Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM)
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Job Description
Position Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM)Appointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Apparel Events and Hospitality Management (AESHM) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a 9-month term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program to teach courses in fashion trend forecasting global sourcing retail merchandising and entrepreneurship. Initial appointment length is one year. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department needs. Start date is August 16 2025.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and experiential courses related to fashion trend forecasting global sourcing retail merchandising and entrepreneurship.
Support faculty and students in course development/projects fashion product sourcing retailing entrepreneurship and related opportunities.
Work collaboratively with the FDM program to ensure course alignment with industry needs and student demand.
Guide the operations of the student-operated retail store and its associated course.
Serve as liaison between the FDM program and the fashion and retailing industries by leading field study tours and guiding professional development opportunities.
Participate in curriculum planning and fulfill other responsibilities normally associated with an assistant teaching professor position
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree
At least one degree in fashion/apparel
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in fashion/apparel
Prior teaching experience at the university/college level
Prior industry experience related to fashion or soft goods
Ability to teach trend forecasting global sourcing retail merchandising and entrepreneurship and guide related experiential learning
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Apparel Events and Hospitality Management is one of five academic units in the College of Human Sciences and offers B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Iowa State Universitys apparel design and product development courses are offered through the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
