Adjunct Faculty: Fashion Jobs

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The Brenau University Department for Art & Design is looking for adjuncts to teach regular classes as part of the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs on the Historic Gainesville Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Evidence of proficiency with Microsoft software and Google applications
• Evidence of professional collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud products
• Master’s degree in fashion design, costume design or related field
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and scholarship

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of attention to cultural diversity in teaching
• Ability to teach the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching in traditional, online, and/or hybrid environments
• Experience in the fashion industry
• Terminal degree in fashion design, costume design or related field
• Ability to teach CAD/Assyst software

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs by networking with industry for internships, employment, and professional development opportunities for students
• Teach undergraduate courses in Gainesville, such as Apparel Construction Patterning and Draping, Fashion Design Studio, Fashion Design Process and Practice, as well as the potential to teach Art and Design foundations classes and/or Digital Graphic Design
• Occasionally teach workshops to students and Brenau Community members
• Opportunity to teach Fashion Merchandising courses online, such as Fashion Buying/Retail Math.
• Occasionally, participate in recruitment events and play an active role in social media highlighting the department

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Normal environment found in an educational setting

Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Able to lift 5 pounds on a regular basis and 20 pounds maximum, periodically.

To Apply:

Please complete the online application and submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and a digital portfolio with images of creative work. The digital portfolio should be 10 files (a single pdf is prefered) with an accompanying explanation and/or design statement. Optional: Please include 10 examples of student work from related courses.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements:

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.