Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleApparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202300225F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$44,000 - $50,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

One of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Department of Design and Merchandising offers B.S. degrees in Apparel and Merchandising (AM) and in Interior Architecture and Design ( IAD ), and an M.S. in Design and Merchandising. Both undergraduate programs are nationally accredited; the AM program became the 'first-in-the-nation' program accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission in 2019 and the IAD program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation since 1990. The AM and IAD programs also received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design ( NASAD ) in May 2022 in partnership with the Department of Art and Art History.

The department's mission is to achieve excellence in education and scholarship through community engagement, industry collaboration, creative exploration, and scientific inquiry. We are committed to advancing and fostering understanding of socially responsible conceptualization, design, adoption, and evaluation of processes, products, and environments that responsively enhance the human experience. As a research-one (R1), public land-grant university, Colorado State University holds an expectation of scholarship in creative, engaged, scientific work.

The department has 22 faculty as well as administrative professionals and staff who support approximately 725 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students. The department is housed in three buildings: the Nancy Richardson Design Center, which includes the DM main office and features classrooms, computer labs, a design library, and fabrication labs designed to foster innovative teaching and learning; the neighboring Gifford Building, which features classrooms, computer labs, construction labs, an exhibition gallery, a textile library, and textile science labs; and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, located in the University Center for the Arts. The Avenir Museum is a designated University Center that features exhibition galleries, a textile conservation lab, a classroom, and a library/conference room. The facility also is a repository for 25,000 historically and culturally significant items of dress, textiles, and interior artifacts representing regional, national, and international cultures. The Avenir Museum is under consideration for accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit:~~~

Tenure/Tenure Track?

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date08/16/2023

Position End Date

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 fall 2023-spring 2024 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, patternmaking, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline is required.

• A minimum of 2-years industry experience (eg. In fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).

• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in appropriate discipline.

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting:

• Cover letter

• CV or resume

• Contact information for 3 professional references

References will not be contacted without prior approval of candidates.

This pool is valid through 7/1/2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (~~~/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, ~~~,~~~.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (~~~) .

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Search ContactKaren Hyllegard, ~~~

Essential Duties

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

Optional Documents