| Position Title: | Assistant/Associate Professor of Fashion Studies (Tenure-track) | |
| Location: | Grand Rapids (Kendall) | |
| Department: | 92280 - KCAD Fashion Studies | |
| Advertised Salary: | $58,000 (for Assistant rank) plus an excellent, comprehensive benefit package (health care, retirement, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) | |
| Term of Position: | 9 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Full time faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year, typically 3 courses each fall and spring semester. As a KCAD faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD’s mission. You will actively advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities.
The program prepares students for careers in the fashion industry through key studio classes integrating concept development, design, materials, garment construction, pattern-making, draping, drawing, digital technologies and research/development. Program includes fashion shows, community collaborations, a fashion lab, and support courses in General Education and Art History add broader context to the program; with an optional senior year experience at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC.
Teaching assignments will include but are not limited to: design process for fashion and function, construction, patternmaking, draping, and textiles, as framed by the program outline. The faculty member should form a bridge between the students' academic/studio learning and the profession; thus, applicants should demonstrate significant experience in apparel design/development and a continuing, active connection to the fashion design industry. Future instruction may include courses with a study away component. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. | |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | Master’s degree in Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Studies, or related field. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Minimum of three years’ industry experience in fashion or garment design and development.
Minimum of three years of full-time, part-time, or adjunct college level teaching experience in fashion beyond teaching assistantships. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | MFA in Fashion with emphasis in garment design.
Ability to manage and maintain the fashion construction lab with student employees.
Ability to lead a course with a study away component.
Ability to plan and oversee a student fashion show.
Accessories design experience and/or knowledge of leather construction techniques.
Merchandising and/or retail buying knowledge.
Prior experience in product development.
3D printing experience. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Participate in program and curriculum development and assessment.
Prepare and distribute syllabi according to college standards.
Teach an appropriate course load as assigned.
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Keep regular posted office hours.
Advise students for academic and professional development.
Participate in service to the college and in shared governance.
Maintain and manage fashion construction lab with student employees.
Participate in academic functions including commencement, fashion shows/exhibits, reviews and events.
Contribute to the college’s continuous improvement.
Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college.
Contribute to your discipline’s discourse(s).
Engage in scholarly, creative and professional development.
Engage in reflective self-assessment for improvement, renewal and promotion.
Demonstrate a
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