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Assistant Professor: DESIGN-Fashion Design
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Position Number: 5605462
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Fashion & Textile Design

Assistant Professor: DESIGN-Fashion Design

Job #: 077940
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Hours: Determined by the Director
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The School of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is excited to invite applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, bringing new perspectives and skills in the area of Fashion Design. This new faculty member 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. A successful candidate will also be committed to engaging in research and/or creative scholarship, and we especially encourage those with grant-based experience to apply. Service to the program, school, college and university is expected, as is interaction with the professional fashion design community. 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 very proud of our close to 100-year heritage of teaching, research, and innovation within the focused design disciplines while at the same time recognizing the reality that such disciplinary boundaries are increasingly permeable, and to be successful designers we need to have deep disciplinary knowledge and a broad range of relevant skills and experience across the creative spectrum. We seek to educate 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.

Join us in shaping the next generation of design leaders and innovators. Become a driving force in our vibrant community of educators and scholars who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design education and research.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu
Syracuse University is 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:
Candidates with a terminal degree (i.e., PhD, MFA) are preferred, though those with any advanced degree and significant (i.e. no fewer than 3-5 years) professional experience are also encouraged to apply. The preferred candidate will have at least one degree in fashion and professional and/or academic experience in teaching fashion or a related field.

Candidates must be scholars with potential for a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching, and service. Additionally, as tenure-track and tenured faculty at Syracuse University are expected to secure external funding (e.g. grants, contracts, fellowships, etc.), candidates should be well-positioned to succeed in those efforts. As a member of the University faculty, you will be expected teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses while advancing a research agenda in the field of fashion design. Successful candidates must bring a background in or commitment to working with diverse student populations and/or in culturally diverse work and educational environments.

Job Specific Qualifications:
Applicants should possess:

Clear potential to build scholarly and professional achievement in the field of fashion design, including publications, external grants, awards, and creative work.
Strong 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 research, creative, and scholarly activities, teaching, advising and service.
A desire for cross-disciplinary collaboration - to be someone who can advance and advocate for design across campus.

Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year as assigned
Provide academic advising to students in the program, including support of those who are underrepresented in the field.
Participate in curriculum development
Develop and support relevant programmatic initiatives, such as exhibitions, field trips, lecture series, and projects that enhance the curriculum
Contribute to recruiting and admissions activities
Demonstrate excellence in research and relevant professional activities
Engage in appropriate service to the program, School, College, and University

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Priority Consideration: 10/31/2024

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106437

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