Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Title
:
Adjunct Instructor:
Merchandising & Digital Retailing

Employee Classification
:
Adjunct Faculty

Campus
:
University of North Texas

Division
: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department
: UNT-Col of Merch, Hosp & Tour

Department
: UNT-Merch & Digital Retailing-137300

Job Location
:
Denton

Salary
: commensurate with experience and qualifications

FTE
:
Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility
:
Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Department Summary

The Department of Merchandising & Digital Retailing is home to the largest Fashion Merchandising program in the nation, the only Digital Retailing B.S. and, as of February 2018, the first consumer experience management degree. It develops talents for careers in the trend-driven, global retail marketplace.

Position Overview

Buying
Excel
Trend analysis and forecasting
Consumer behavior
Global sourcing
Styling

Examples of courses that may be available:
Profit-centered merchandising (Excel), E-commerce platforms, digital channels, visual merchandising and promotion, digital retail analytics, consumer analytics and visualization, trend analysis and forecasting, consumer behavior, global sourcing, sustainable merchandising, aesthetics and the environment, brand development, social psychology of dress, historic costume.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate courses using effective teaching methodologies that engage students in active learning.

Foster a supportive learning environment, providing students with constructive feedback and guidance on course content.

Monitor student progress through assignments, exams, and projects, ensuring fair and timely grading.

Provide availability outside of class to support student learning and professional development by maintaining office hours.

Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates should have expertise in one or more of the listed subject areas, along with relevant academic and/or industry experience.

Master's degree in merchandising or closely aligned field with graduate work or industry expertise in course content.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree required in retail/merchandising
Industry experience.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, .

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit
-and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities.

UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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