Fashion Merchandising Lecturer

A full-time fixed-term lecturer position beginning August 2026. This one‑year appointment focuses on fashion merchandising.

• Contact information for two references.
• Teaching evaluation(s) from on‑campus or online course(s) taught within the past 2 years.
• Submit at least one portfolio option:
  • PDF with links to 5‑10 examples highlighting student outcomes from classes taught.
  • PDF with links to 5‑10 examples highlighting your personal student work.
  • PDF with links to 5‑10 examples highlighting industry practice.

Screening for all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed.

Questions may be directed to Tanya Domina at domin1t
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Posting Number: F-1044

Posting Begins: 06/15/2026

Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled

College/Unit:
College of Education & Human Services

Home Department:
Department of Fashion, Interior Design, and Merchandising

Employee Group:
Fixed‑Term Faculty – Academic Year

Employment Status:
Full‑Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification:
Fixed‑Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the start date of the appointment. Employment is contingent upon verification of work authorization in accordance with federal law. Must provide on‑campus, face‑to‑face instruction.

• Master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or related area.
• Ability to teach a variety of fashion merchandising classes, including retail management, visual merchandising, and styling.
• Solid background in Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience teaching in an online environment.
• Ability to teach upper‑division undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Familiarity with visual merchandising software such as Visual Retailer and Sketch Up.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Work Sample

• Other Document (1)
• Other Document (2)

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Phone:
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