Apparel Design & Merchandising Adjunct Instructor

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and merchandising for the 2026-27 academic year (a 9-month position). The role covers topics from fashion industries to fashion show production, requiring expertise in apparel design, patternmaking, and merchandising.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, have university teaching experience, and may also bring master’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).
• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline preferred.
• Experience with industry software such as Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Apparel merchandising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years industry experience

University-level teaching experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD

Excel

Lectra

3-D CLO

Optitex

PLM

Job description

The Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and merchandising for the 2026-27 academic year (a 9-month position). The role covers topics from fashion industries to fashion show production, requiring expertise in apparel design, patternmaking, and merchandising.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, have university teaching experience, and may also bring master’s degree