Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing

About the role

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

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.
• Master's degree in merchandising or closely aligned field with graduate work or industry expertise in course content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree required in retail/merchandising
• Industry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Benefits

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