Textile Design Visiting Assistant Professor, Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce[...]

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks a Textile Design Visiting Assistant Professor to inspire the next generation of designers. This role involves teaching courses, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to departmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in textile design, with proficiency in various design platforms and a passion for sustainable practices. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and creativity, where your expertise will shape future leaders in the textile industry.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Textile Design or Bachelor’s with industry experience.
• Three or more years of textile industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches textile design studio and technical courses.
• Collaborates with Textile Design leadership and faculty across disciplines.
• Participates in service to the Textile Design programs and the University.

Skills

Textile Design

Technical Woven Design

Print Design

Knit Design

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Sustainable Materials

Education

Master’s Degree in Textile Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design

Job description

Textile Design Visiting Assistant Professor, Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

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Job Details

The Textile Design Visiting Assistant Professor will be a collaborative member of the Textile Design faculty: teaching courses at the undergraduate/graduate levels, contributing to departmental initiatives, participating in service opportunities, and ongoing professional development activities. The ideal candidate will have artistic and technical proficiency in multiple textile platforms, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and relevant textile design industry experience.

Responsibilities Include

• Teaches textile design studio and/or technical courses (three or four 3-credit courses per semester)
• Collaborates with Textile Design leadership to facilitate departmental activities
• Participates in service to the Textile Design programs, the School of Design and Engineering, Kanbar College, and the University as needed
• Collaborates with faculty across disciplines
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Textile Design or Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design with related industry experience. Three or more years of textile industry experience preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of textile industry trends and technologies
• Proficiency in technical woven design, print design, and/or knit design; knowledge across multiple platforms preferred
• Ability to develop textile collections from concept to curation
• Excellent instruction, lesson planning, and communication skills
• Interest in sustainable materials and technologies
• Collaborative nature; ability to work with diverse groups
• Detail-oriented with multi-tasking ability

Application Procedures

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, design statement, and three references to Interim Dean Marcia Weiss via email as a single PDF at [e-mail]. Include the position in your cover letter. Also, complete the online application at http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html.