Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Apparel Design and Merchandising

Seattle, WA

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Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • 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:

Responsibilities

  • Adjunct faculty position in apparel design and merchandising.
  • 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.
  • Inquiries relation to apparel merchandising and design courses should be addressed to:
  • Gwia Kim, Assistant Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising Program

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree applicants will be considered if accompanied with significant industry (+ 5 years) and/or teaching experience.

Nice to have

  • Preferred master's degree or PhD in a relevant field.

Compensation

  • $800 - $950 per credit, DOE

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