Temporary Faculty Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design Job at Inside Higher

Temporary Faculty Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Position Type: Part‑time, semester‑by‑semester (as needed) for the 2025–2026 academic year. Must work in the state of Georgia.

Job Summary

The Department of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design invites applications for a pool of part‑time faculty positions. These positions are offered on an as‑needed, semester‑by‑semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the B.S. Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program.
• Teach in a variety of modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online) as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Textiles, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Textiles.
• Demonstrated professional experience in fashion merchandising or apparel design.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with and support students in various learning environments.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (e.g., MFA or Ph.D.) in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or a related discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Textiles.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Portfolio of professional work in fashion or publications/presentations at conferences.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in fashion and global supply chains.

Application Materials

• Letter addressing the qualifications cited above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
• Other documentation may be requested.

Contact

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair Trent Davis at tjdavis@georgiasouthern.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subjected to a pre‑employment drug test.