Part-Time Faculty: FAS 419.1 Contemporary Issues in Fashion (Spring 2026) Job at

Overview

Part-Time Faculty: FAS 419.1 Contemporary Issues in Fashion (Spring 2026)

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: FAS 419.1 Contemporary Issues in Fashion (Spring 2026)

Location

Location not specified in the posted description.

Pay

Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,700 per credit hour. Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours

Spring 2026 Semester — TuTh 5:00PM-6:20PM | ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS | 01/13/2026 – 04/23/2026. Office hours required.

Job Type

Part-time

Rank

PTI/Adjunct

Campus

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The Fashion Design Program in the School of Design at Syracuse University is seeking a part-time faculty member for the Spring 2026 semester to teach a three-course in Contemporary Issues in Fashion. This online synchronous course invites students to engage with complex questions shaping the fashion industry today. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship or creative practice explores the cultural politics of fashion, including (but not limited to):

• Cultural appropriation and intellectual property
• Gender, sexuality, and fashion’s role in identity-making
• Indigenous, diasporic, and/or marginalized textile and dress practices
• Sustainability, ethics, and global labor justice

The successful candidate will guide students in connecting theory to practice, using readings, case studies, and examples from contemporary media and cultural production. Applicants with a record of writing, research, or curatorial work at the intersection of fashion and cultural studies are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu and www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in fashion design, fashion history, or similar
• Professional experience in fashion industry or fashion media a plus
• University level or online teaching experience a plus

Job Specific Qualifications

• Able to use Blackboard and embedded video conferencing for course meetings and providing materials to students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
• Order appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical & Tools

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. The University’s commitment to veterans builds on its historical legacy and extends to programs that position SU as an employer of choice for military veterans, Guard and Reserve members, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where diverse perspectives are valued. The University is committed to open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Required fields notice

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this position?
• sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
• Syracuse University HR Recruiter
• Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
• SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
• Women’s Opportunity Center
• Jubilee Homes
• Syracuse Northeast Community Center
• Interfaith Works
• JobPlus
• Syracuse.com
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• HigherEdJobs.com
• HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
• InsideHigherEd.com
• Indeed.com
• DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
• LinkedIn Job Posting
• Facebook
• Job Fair
• Search Firm
• Referred by an SU Employee
• Other