Part-Time Faculty, Fashion Job at Marist University in New Fairview

Part‑Time Faculty, Fashion Posting Number: 493799 Type of Position: Part‑time Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Categories: Part‑Time Faculty Position Title: Part‑Time Faculty, Fashion Department/School: School of Communication & the Arts Salary/Pay Rate: $1,250 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses. Job Summary: The School of Communication & The Arts invites applications for various Part‑Time Faculty positions for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Opportunities to teach multiple/additional courses may become available. Successful candidates will teach, develop course materials, assist students as needed, and assess student work. Minimum Qualifications: Masters or Bachelors degree in an appropriate field, and/or Industry/professional experience. Preferred Qualifications: Previous University‑level teaching experience. Essential Functions: Opportunities are available to teach in one or more areas across several disciplines over time. Subject Matter Includes: Fashion Social Media – taught from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm on Wednesdays throughout the Spring, 2026 semester. Teaching opportunities include undergraduate courses that may be available in both on‑ground and online environments. Required Application Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References About the Department/School: The Fashion Program at Marist successfully prepares its students to enter the world of fashion and pursue careers in merchandising, planning, product development, retailing, operations, fashion promotion, event production, and a gamut of other employment opportunities. Students gain the skills, knowledge and internship experiences within an encouraging academic environment to help them flourish in the fashion industry. The Fashion Program is housed in the School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist's location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional University experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world. We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online), and Museum Studies (Florence). Equal Employment Statement: Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non‑discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law. Advertised: October 03, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: January 15, 2026 Eastern Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr