Apparel Design and Merchandising Adjunct Faculty Pool

Seattle Pacific University seeks faculty candidates who... are equally oriented to the liberal arts approach to education (i.e., people concerned equally with solid scholarship in a field and the connections students must make between the various disciplines; people who can see the value of both breadth and depth in undergraduate and graduate education and have a talent for integrating their academic specialty with their Christian faith), and to the applications of such an education in the world of work. are abreast of developments in their fields and can find their fullest professional development in an institution which places high premium upon effective classroom teaching and mentoring, as well as upon scholarship. are prepared to teach non-traditional groups of students and use alternative delivery systems, including new educational technologies. enjoy the prospect of meeting with students to discuss their educational goals and participate in the planning of a program of studies suited to the needs of the individual student. Job Description:

SPU's Apparel Design and Merchandising Program is an area in the College of Business and Technology that offers undergraduate majors in Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, and a minor in Apparel Design and Merchandising, provides students with excellent preparation for professional careers in the industry.

Our program is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty who desire to be part of a supportive Christian community in which students are prepared to become responsible and effective servant-leaders.

What we need:

Adjunct faculty position in apparel design and merchandising.

Courses: Apparel Design, Basic Sewing, Flat Pattern, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Show Production, Visual Merchandising, Apparel Production, Retailing, Retail Mathematics, Global Sourcing, CAD Design, Portfolio, History of Fashion, Appearance and Culture, Textiles.

Responsibilities: Teach a course including grading and holding office hours.

Requirements:

Preferred master's degree or PhD in a relevant field. Bachelor's degree applicants will be considered if accompanied with significant industry (+ 5 years) and/or teaching experience. A personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Additional Information:

To Apply: Complete the online application through the Workday Careers site. Please attach a resume/CV and cover letter in the online application process.

Inquiries relation to apparel merchandising and design courses should be addressed to:

Gwia Kim, Assistant Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising Program

College of Business and Technoloty

206-281-2465, gkim@spu.edu