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Lecturer – Apparel Design Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at University of Minnesota
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Required Qualifications
A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years working professionally in the subject field or a closely related discipline.
Experience working professionally in the apparel or soft goods industry.
Evidence of competence to teach in the content area.
Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree in your subject field (Ph.D. or MFA) in apparel design or a closely related discipline.
Professional teaching experience with a focus in apparel design.
Technologically innovative approach to teaching.
Experience working collaboratively with academic departments and in the community.
Position Overview
As one of the most comprehensive design colleges in the country, the College of Design’s vision is to be the recognized leader in advancing transformative thinking and practice, and reinventing our disciplines and professions for a new century.
To prepare our students to confront the real challenges of our time, every College of Design graduate from the University of Minnesota will:
Be able to apply design thinking as a way to address issues big and small confronting the local and world community
Understand and be prepared for the social, environmental, and economic ramifications of each problem they address and every decision they make in their work
Not only be able to conceive unique ideas, but be capable of implementing those ideas through actionable plans, projects, or strategies.
The Department of Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Retail and Consumer Studies, and Product Design (GARP) in the College welcomes applications for Part-Time Instructors to teach designated courses based on the following areas according to the needs of the program:
Apparel design
Technical design
Functional clothing design
Patternmaking
Apparel and soft goods construction
CAD systems (Clo and Optitex)
Styling
Quality analysis and assurance
Presentation
Trend Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Consumer Analysis
Sourcing and Textile Understanding
Design Processes (human-centered design)
Applications are reviewed as openings occur, and individual applicants are invited to interview when their skills or areas of expertise match an opening. This posting is designed to establish a pool of instructors. Applications will be reviewed when openings occur throughout the academic year/summer.
Current Openings in the Department:
We especially encourage and seek professionals with experience teaching or working in the apparel industry to apply. Courses cover a variety of topics from traditional to digital design.
Successful applicants will have a deep understanding of apparel design practice (preferably through applied experiences), which enable them to teach apparel design courses to undergraduates at all levels within the College of Design and across the University. Desired degree requirements are a Bachelor’s or Master’s and at least 5 years of industry experience in apparel design, soft goods products, or a related field, or a terminal degree comparable to the MFA or PhD in apparel design or a related field.
Appointment Details
This is a temporary, non-tenured, Academic Professional and Administrative (P&A) position, paid on a per course basis. These appointments are typically arranged semester by semest…
Title: Lecturer – Apparel Design
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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