Professor, Fashion

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a fashion professor to prepare students for careers in fashion within a dynamic, engaging classroom environment. The position involves teaching, mentoring, and evaluating students while contributing to curriculum development and institutional goals. Candidates should possess a terminal degree in fashion and relevant professional experience, with an emphasis on innovative teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Requires terminal degree in fashion or related discipline.
• Experience in relevant professions preferred.
• Teaching experience at collegiate level is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide students towards mastering new markets and technologies.
• Conduct academic assessments and maintain academic records.
• Participate in curriculum development and accreditation support.

Skills

Knowledge of fashion industry

Leadership

Education

Terminal degree in fashion or related discipline

Tools

CLO 3D software

AI

Job description

As a fashion professor, you will join a faculty of professionals who are well-versed in the industry and have collaborated with renowned brands, including Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Saks Fifth Avenue, and others. You will prepare talented students for creative careers in a professional, positive, and engaging classroom environment, guiding them to master new markets, technologies, and trends to become leaders in the world of fashion. Your responsibilities will include modeling leadership and fulfilling teaching assignments as determined by the contact hours listed in the Employment Agreement, including syllabus design, submission, and approval; midterm grade reviews; and availability for office hours, extra help sessions, learning opportunities, and field trips. Additionally, you will conduct course and program assessments, meet grading and academic documentation requirements, and record attendance for each class per academic policies and regulations.

In this position, you will support academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts by contributing to the university’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. You will attend on-ground and virtual activities such as admission events, faculty councils, exhibitions, and more. Among other duties, you may participate in curriculum assessment and development meetings, accreditation support, institutional effectiveness meetings, or other publicity assignments.The person in this role will comply with all university policies.

Minimum qualifications:

• Terminal degree in fashion or a related discipline
• Experience in or knowledge of relevant professions

Preferred qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Experience with CLO 3D software and AI

Required application documents:

• Current résumé and/or CV
• Cover letter
• Portfolio or its equivalent
• Unofficial academic transcripts

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Academic and professional credentials to teach

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.