One-Year Full-Time Temporary Faculty Member - Fashion Design

Location: Framingham, MA Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Apr 5 2023 :

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Framingham State University Fashion Design and Retailing Department seeks applications for a One-Year Full Time Temporary faculty position in Fashion Design to begin September 1, 2023. The position involves undergraduate teaching in at least three of the following courses: Advanced Apparel Construction, Specialized Apparel Design, Fashion Illustration, Flat Pattern Design, Draping, Computer-aided Design using the Adobe Suite, and Fabric Structure and Design. Additional responsibilities include advising students and service to the university and department. Framingham State University is dedicated to effective teaching. The candidate should show evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional growth.

The Fashion Design and Retailing Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree, with majors in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. The program has six full- time faculty members, and class sizes of 15-35 students. Our nationally recognized faculty is dedicated to teaching and leadership in professional organizations. The comprehensive and dynamic curriculum integrates computer technology and a campus-wide wireless laptop program. The Department houses a clothing and textiles resource center and study collection. Strong relationships with industry partners in the Greater Boston area provide opportunities for student internships and field studies. For more information about the Fashion Design and Retailing Department, go to www.framingham.edu/fashion.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At least three (3) years of college teaching experience
An earned degree of Masters or PhD in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Related professional experience.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract (http://mscaunion.org/day-and-dgce-contracts/)

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.