Assistant Teaching Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) | Iowa State University - Military Veterans

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management (AESHM) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a 9-month term faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses in apparel and soft goods product development (including technical design and manufacturing), and global sourcing. The initial appointment length is one year. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department needs. Start date is August 16, 2025. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Primary focus: Teach undergraduate lecture and studio courses related to apparel and soft goods product development and sourcing. Secondary Focus: Potential to teach related courses in fashion communication, trend forecasting, and retail merchandising. Support faculty and students in course development/projects involving product development and sourcing-related opportunities. Work collaboratively with the fashion design and merchandising program to ensure course alignment with industry needs and student demand. Serve as liaison between the fashion design and merchandising program and the apparel industry. Participate in curriculum planning, serve on committees, and fulfill other responsibilities normally associated with an assistant teaching professor position. Required Minimum Qualifications : Masters degree At least one degree in apparel design and/or product development Preferred Qualifications : Prior teaching experience at the university/college level Prior industry experience related to fashion or soft goods Ability to teach creative and technical apparel design and soft goods manufacturing, Computer-aided apparel patternmaking, global sourcing for apparel and soft goods Ability to teach and integrate fashion-related technology in courses, including 2D and 3D CAD patternmaking, garment fitting (live and virtual), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (including AI-generative features) Department/Program & College Description : The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management is one of five academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Iowa State Universitys apparel design and product development courses are offered through the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program. Department Unit/Website : https://aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/ Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2025 Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2026 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References (References will not be contacted without prior notice to applicant) 4) Teaching Philosophy Statement For guaranteed consideration, please apply before February 3, 2025.Position is open until filled. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Linda Niehm, Interim Dept. Chair. Dept. of Apparel Events and Hospitality Management by email at niehmlin@iastate.edu. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: December 4, 2024 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R15979