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Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing

University of North Texas, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Title
Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing

Employee Classification
Adjunct Faculty

Campus
Denton

Division
UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department
UNT-Col of Merch, Hosp & Tour

Department
UNT-Merch & Digital Retailing-137300

Job Location
Denton

Salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications

FTE
Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility
Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

Department Summary
The Department of Merchandising & Digital Retailing is home to the largest Fashion Merchandising program in the nation, the only Digital Retailing B.S. and, as of February 2018, the first consumer experience management degree. It develops talents for careers in the trend-driven, global retail marketplace.

Position Overview
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in one or more of the following subject areas:

Buying

Excel

Trend analysis and forecasting

Consumer behavior

Global sourcing

Styling

Examples of courses that may be available:

Profit-centered merchandising (Excel)

E-commerce platforms

digital channels

visual merchandising and promotion

digital retail analytics

consumer analytics and visualization

trend analysis and forecasting

consumer behavior

global sourcing

sustainable merchandising

aesthetics and the environment

brand development

social psychology of dress

historic costume

Primary Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate courses using effective teaching methodologies that engage students in active learning.

Foster a supportive learning environment, providing students with constructive feedback and guidance on course content.

Monitor student progress through assignments, exams, and projects, ensuring fair and timely grading.

Provide availability outside of class to support student learning and professional development by maintaining office hours.

Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates should have expertise in one or more of the listed subject areas, along with relevant academic and/or industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree required in retail/merchandising.

Industry experience.

Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule
varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle
No

Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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