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Assistant Professor Fashion Department FT Tenure-Track Faculty
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
The Fashion Department at Mount Mary University seeks applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position with appointment to begin fall 2015. Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Fashion Design or related field, and three years of teaching experience at the college/university level or equivalent experience in a fashion-related field.
Position Responsibilities:
Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:
About the University:
Mount Mary University, an urban Catholic university for women, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The University encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles.
Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically and creatively. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the graduate level provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.
There are four Schools within the University; the Fashion Department resides within the School of Arts and Design. The University has recently launched a creative campus initiative to build a culture where teachers and learners collaborate with the community to share ideas and explore new paradigms within and across disciplines resulting in graduates eager to make a difference in their life’s journey and career path. A well-developed global studies program provides students with many options to study abroad.
About the Department:
The Fashion Department currently serves 140 majors. The curriculum integrates professional course work with a liberal arts foundation. The department offers majors in fashion design and merchandise management. The fashion design major is known for its blending of sophisticated and marketable design with high technical standards; industry collaborations are a hallmark of the curriculum. The merchandise management major prepares students for careers in allied fashion industries; it includes a business administration minor. The University is home to an extensive historic costume collection and a machine knitting lab; computer labs offer Adobe, Lectra Kaledo, Optitex, and Visual Retailing software.
Application Process:
Review of applications will commence January 5, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Please make an effort to submit all required application materials at one time (with the exception of the transcript). Only complete applications will be reviewed. To apply, submit the following to the Human Resources Office at Mount Mary University or email a digital file to mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send application information to
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Position Responsibilities:
- Teach 12 credits (up to 18 contact hours) of undergraduate courses in advanced apparel design, patternmaking, and construction; strong draping skills are a must. Student outcomes result in the creation of garments/collections to be shown in the annual student designer fashion show.
- Experience with Optitex, Lectra Kaledo, and/or Adobe Illustrator/PhotoShop a plus.
- Engage in a program of research and/or creative scholarship.
- Participate in strategic initiatives including curriculum development, recruitment, student advising, and community outreach and special events.
- Foster industry relationships through cooperative projects and internships.
- Serve on department and college committees
- Active participation in one or more professional organizations (i.e. ITAA, Costume Society, Fashion Group International, etc.)
Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a fashion-related discipline.
- Three years of teaching experience and/or relevant experience in a fashion design-related field.
- Evidence of scholarly/creative research considered a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About the University:
Mount Mary University, an urban Catholic university for women, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The University encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles.
Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically and creatively. The baccalaureate curriculum integrates the liberal arts with career preparation for women of diverse ages and personal circumstances; the programs at the graduate level provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.
There are four Schools within the University; the Fashion Department resides within the School of Arts and Design. The University has recently launched a creative campus initiative to build a culture where teachers and learners collaborate with the community to share ideas and explore new paradigms within and across disciplines resulting in graduates eager to make a difference in their life’s journey and career path. A well-developed global studies program provides students with many options to study abroad.
About the Department:
The Fashion Department currently serves 140 majors. The curriculum integrates professional course work with a liberal arts foundation. The department offers majors in fashion design and merchandise management. The fashion design major is known for its blending of sophisticated and marketable design with high technical standards; industry collaborations are a hallmark of the curriculum. The merchandise management major prepares students for careers in allied fashion industries; it includes a business administration minor. The University is home to an extensive historic costume collection and a machine knitting lab; computer labs offer Adobe, Lectra Kaledo, Optitex, and Visual Retailing software.
Application Process:
Review of applications will commence January 5, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Please make an effort to submit all required application materials at one time (with the exception of the transcript). Only complete applications will be reviewed. To apply, submit the following to the Human Resources Office at Mount Mary University or email a digital file to mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vita or resume
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (sent directly from the Institution to MMU)
- A link to a digital portfolio
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send application information to
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
August 2015
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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