Teaching Assistant Professor, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development

Position: Teaching Assistant Professor, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development-9 Month
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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* Broad training in one or more of the following areas: data analytics, innovative fashion buying, digital merchandising, brand management, and apparel-related technologies
* Experience of teaching across multiple instructional formats
* Experience in teaching and advising
* Strong verbal and written communication skills

Earned doctorate in apparel merchandising or a closely related discipline at time of hire from an accredited institution of higher education
* Documented professional engagement within the apparel industry.
* Evidence of the ability to conduct research independently and in collaborative settings
* Evidence of effectiveness of teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduates, honors and graduate students
* Demonstrated success in building partnerships with academic peers, industry professionals, and relevant organizations.
* Familiarity with emerging trends and innovations in the fashion industry, particularly in digital merchandising, brand management, and/or apparel technology.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):*
* * Proficiency in teaching apparel merchandising concepts and tools
* Expertise in industry-related software applications, including Excel and data analytics platforms

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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