Job Posting Title Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool

Job Description Position Summary

The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Apparel and Merchandising program for the 2026-27 academic year (9-month position). Qualified applicants will have the expertise to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising, such as fashion industries, design appreciation, apparel construction, pattern making, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning.

$60,000 - $80,000

• Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

This position reports to the Department Head of Design and Merchandising.

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., in fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).

• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

• Experience/expertise with industry software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM).

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