Fashion Studies Adjunct Professor

St. John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,484,000 - 3,051,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John's University in Queens, NY invites applications for a Fashion Studies Adjunct Professor position. The role involves teaching courses across the fashion studies curriculum and engaging students with industry-informed instruction.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree with demonstrated proficiency in fashion and relevant industry experience. The appointment is part-time and focused on delivering practical, global perspectives within the program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and industry experience sought.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the field of Fashion.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses like Current Issues in Fashion, Color in Life and Fashion, Construction of Denim, and Retailing.
• Advise and mentor students on fashion studies and internships.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Fashion Studies Adjunct Professor

St. John's University

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type:

Part-Time Faculty

Job Number:

202600083

Location:

Queens Campus, NY

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses;international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; andParis, France; and study abroad locations around the world. ThePrinceton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize theUniversity's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, anddiverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six collegesand schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. TheUniversity is accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation and 12 other major academic and professionalassociations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart ofour mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's iscommitted to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellenceto ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of allmembers of our community. We will become an even strongeruniversity as we enhance equity at every level of ourinstitution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and valuesneeded for leadership and service in a rapidly evolvingworld.

Division/Department Information

• The Division of Administration & Economics houses the B.S.in Fashion Studies, Program the B.S. in Enterprise Regulation:Profit and Non-Profit, and the A.S. Program in Business Administration.
  • The Fashion Studies Program provides students with knowledge,skills, and experiences to succeed in the industry. The programprovides a comprehensive, in-depth, and global approach to studyingthe business aspects of the fashion industry. The core curriculumconsists of courses in various areas of fashion, business, ethics,and sustainability. Foundational knowledge and skills in fashionstudies are supported.
  • The Enterprise Regulation: The Profit and Non-Profit programfocus on the business industry's fundamental competencies, whichare vital for the field's future managers. The core curriculum inthe liberal arts will provide students with the broad knowledge andstrong communication skills that today's employers expect ofwell-educated professionals. Business Law knowledge will facilitateeffective managers and facilitate effective managers while alsocultivating creativity, leadership skills and entrepreneurialabilities that are in wide demand in the business arena. Thisprogram provides students with business law knowledge, skills, andexperiences to succeed in the business industry.
  • Internships are an integral part of our programs. Internshipsmay be completed in New York and at one of the University's globalcampuses, locations in Rome, Paris, and Limerick, Ireland.
  • The St. John's Community provides internship guidance, mentoring students and provides students with the tutelage tosucceed in their chosen career.

Job Responsibilities

The Fashion Studies Program provides students with the knowledgeskills and experience to succeed in the industry. The programprovides a comprehensive-in-depth and global approach to studying the business aspects of the fashion industry. The core curriculumconsists of courses in various areas of fashion business, ethics,and sustainability. Foundational knowledge and skills in fashionstudies are supported. The adjunct professor should be familiarwith the digital fashion process. The adjunct professor should becomfortable teaching various courses such as: Current Issues inFashion, Color in Life and Fashion, Construction of Denim: Past,Present and Future, and Retailing just to name a few of thecourses.

Competencies, Education, Experience

All applicants must hold a master's degree; industry experience isneeded. Must demonstrate a proficiency in the field of Fashion.

Supplemental Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range forthis position is Adjunct Instructor $1,803 per contact hour,Adjunct Assistant $1,906 per contact hour, Adjunct Associate $2,009per contact hour, and Adjunct Professor $2,215 per contact hour.St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limitedto) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's workexperience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity,as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extendingan offer.

*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-VerifyEmployer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingentupon the departmental budget. St. John's University considersfactors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities ofthe position, candidate's work experience, education/training, keyskills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizationalconsiderations when extending an offer.

We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meetthe diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefitssuch as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disabilityinsurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employercontribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid timeoff policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John'sperforming arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campusrecreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John'sUniversity of satisfactory references, verification of employmentand education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.