Assistant Professor of Fashion Design

4 days ago


Syracuse, New York, United States Syracuse University Full time
Assistant Teaching Professor of Fashion Design

Syracuse University's School of Design is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in Fashion Design. This is a three-year appointment starting on August 18, 2025, with the possibility of renewal based on exceptional performance and institutional need.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in working with the current team of practicing educators in developing new curriculum strategies for the program as it moves forward and expands its focus on national and international fashion education.

This is a teaching-focused position, with service to the program, school, college, and university also expected. The program desires candidates who value equity and inclusion, who incorporate marginalized voices and perspectives into their pedagogy, and who have experience mentoring students of diverse identities.

The School of Design is home to seven programs, offering BFA degrees in Fashion, Environmental and Interior, and Communications Design, a BID in Industrial + Interactive Design, a BS in Design Studies, as well as an MA in Museum Studies and an MFA in Design.

We are committed to educating students who, upon graduation, will be prepared to join the field in a variety of categories ranging from consultancies, in-house and corporate design, to entrepreneurial start-ups as well as top graduate schools.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom, with our faculty and students encouraged to collaborate with disciplines across our Research-1 university.

We seek a candidate who is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, and who is committed to advancing the field of fashion design through innovative curriculum development and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year as assigned, provide academic advising to students, participate in curriculum development, and contribute to recruiting and admissions activities.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications
  • A graduate degree is required.
  • The preferred candidate will have at least one graduate degree in fashion and academic experience in teaching fashion or a related field.
  • Knowledge of collection development, industry standard sewing and equipment, fashion sketching, pattern development, computer generated pattern making (Optitex), draping, textiles, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Experience and ongoing relationships with the fashion industry.
  • The ability to contribute to the excellence of the academic community through teaching, advising, and service.
  • A desire for cross-disciplinary collaboration - to be someone who can advance and advocate for design across campus.
  • You must bring a background in or commitment to working with diverse student populations and/or in culturally diverse work and educational environments.


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