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Job Title
Assistant Professor of Fashion
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Zip/Postal Code
37212
Country
United States
Region
Southeast
Position type
Permanent
Category
Accessories
Apparel
Footwear
Retail
Job Function
Design - Fashion / Product
Design - Technical
Education / Training
Manufacturing
Patterns / Marking / Grading
Product Management
Sourcing / Vend Compliance
Approximate Salary
40000.00-70000.00 Per Year
Experience level
Mid to Senior Level
Education level
Master's Degree

Assistant Professor of Fashion

The O’More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2022.  

Responsibilities of the position include:

  • Teaching 24 credit/workload hours per year (generally, 3-4 course sections per semester)
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Clothing Construction to patterning, draping and technical design
    • Fashion technologies that include, but are not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite, Optitex computerized pattern drafting, 3D virtual fit, Clo3D or Browzwear
    • Product development, sourcing and manufacturing
    • Collaborative, sustainability and service-based design
    • Accessory and/or footwear design

Additional responsibilities include collegial participation in collaborative settings, academic advising, student mentoring, recruitment and retention efforts, scholarly and/or creative activity, and college and university service.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

An MFA or Ph.D. or progress toward a terminal degree with emphasis in the relevant discipline is required for this position, although others that are appropriate and joined with significant professional industry experience with full documentation as part of their application will be considered.

In service to the University’s interdisciplinary general education program, Belmont seeks applicants who can demonstrate an interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. 

The O’More College of Architecture and Design (CAD) at Belmont University is a creative community that serves undergraduate students by providing professionally-oriented, liberal arts-based programs in Fashion Design and Merchandising, a CIDA-accredited program in Interior Design, and a new program in Architecture that is currently seeking accreditation by the NAAB. The facilities of the College include extensive studios that feature industry-standard equipment, flexible classroom/seminar space, a fully-equipped wood/model shop, and a digital fabrications lab. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University’s general education core to develop well-rounded, critical thinkers who can solve problems in diverse groups while focusing on subjects central to their disciplines. In addition to benefiting from this rich liberal arts tradition and curricula focused on professional preparation within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to creative exploration within a Christian environment, students have access to internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Preparing students for their chosen professions, CAD programs emphasize the values of sustainability in all its realms, equity, and service.

Already known as a leader in the music and healthcare industries, Nashville has emerged as a hub for fashion, technology and a home for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. With the growth of Nashville students have unrivaled access to established fashion businesses in the city and is one of the most exciting markets to intern and pursue a career as an alum. The Fashion Design and Merchandising BFA programs prepare students to compete successfully in the demanding fashion industry through the practical skills and experiential learning they have gained in our well-rounded program that intertwines design, business and the latest technologies.

A service-based mission and a focus on ways to improve the design and production process in the industry are at the core of the fashion program.  Partnership studio projects have included collaborations with GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center to Eastman Chemical CompanyAtelier & RepairsNew Dialect Dance Company, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, SVP Worldwide, and Olah, Inc.

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered and student-focused community of learning and service. As a campus that aims to Let Hope Abound, the University is committed to producing graduates who are Hope Inspiring, Character Forming, Future Shaping, Community Engaging and Bridge Building people. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University’s Mission, Vision, Values, and “Five Ways of Being” articulating how the candidate’s knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning, service and give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.