Assistant Professor - Fashion Communication

AAFT; Dadri; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AAFT invites applications for an Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses in communication skills, fashion journalism, media communication and professional writing. The faculty will develop students' abilities across print, digital and multimedia platforms.

The candidate will contribute to research, curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic administration in line with institutional and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 55% marks or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Industry or academic experience in textiles or fashion is desirable.
• Experience in digital publishing or media production is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate theory and practical courses in Fashion Communication, Journalism & Media Studies.
• Develop students' proficiency in written, oral, interpersonal, and professional communication.
• Teach media ethics, editorial practices, and content creation.
• Guide students in fashion reporting, interviewing, and digital storytelling.
• Integrate digital tools and AI-assisted writing in teaching.
• Conduct research in fashion communication and related fields.
• Publish articles and present at conferences.
• Organise workshops, guest lectures, and seminars.
• Coordinate student publications and academic events.
• Engage in consultancy and industry partnerships.
• Design exams, assignments, portfolios, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate academic records and provide feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Research

Student mentoring

Digital communication

Education

Master's in Fashion Communication, Journalism or Mass Communication, Media Studies, English, Communication Studies

Minimum 55% marks

recognised university

Tools

Digital publishing tools

Content creation

Job description

The Assistant Professor shall be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in communication skills, fashion journalism, media communication, and professional writing. The faculty member will develop students' abilities in written, verbal, visual, and digital communication, enabling them to effectively communicate fashion concepts across print, digital, and multimedia platforms. The role also includes research, curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic administration in alignment with institutional and industry standards.

Courses to be Taught

Under the module Fashion Communication, Journalism & Media Studies, the faculty shall teach:

• Communication Skills
• Introduction to Media Communication
• Fashion Journalism
• Fashion Journalism and Writing

Qualifications

• Master's in Fashion Communication, Journalism or Mass Communication, Media Studies, English, Communication Studies, or a closely related discipline with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from a recognised university.
• Industry or academic experience in textiles, surface design, merchandising, or fashion heritage is desirable.
• Experience in digital publishing, content creation, or media production will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver theory and practical courses in Fashion Communication, Journalism & Media Studies.
• Develop students' proficiency in written, oral, interpersonal, and professional communication.
• Teach principles of media communication, journalism ethics, editorial practices, and content creation.
• Guide students in fashion reporting, feature writing, interviews, reviews, press releases, blogs, and digital storytelling.
• Integrate emerging digital communication tools, AI-assisted writing technologies, and multimedia platforms into classroom teaching.
• Conduct research in fashion communication, journalism, media studies, digital communication, and consumer engagement.
• Publish scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and present papers at national and international conferences.
• Organise workshops, guest lectures, media interactions, writing clinics, and communication seminars.
• Coordinate student publications, communication events, media clubs, literary activities, and academic outreach initiatives.
• Engage in consultancy, collaborative projects, and industry-academia partnerships.
• Design and evaluate theory examinations, studio assignments, design projects, portfolios, and presentations.
• Conduct continuous internal assessments in accordance with institutional policies.
• Maintain accurate academic records and provide constructive feedback to students.