VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills and experience in one or several of the following areas of expertise:
  • Market and trend research experience – regularly shopping the European and Asian markets, product awareness and competitive pricing.
  • Familiarity with NYC garment district suppliers (fabric, trims, novelty goods) and resources.
  • Address concept development and presentation skills: create mood and inspiration packages- using primary and secondary sources- both traditionally and digitally.
  • Generate iteration of color, trim, and textile palettes.
  • Proficiency in patternmaking, draping and construction- knowledge of knits and wovens.
  • Strong visual and communication skills, experience in garment sourcing, excellent Adobe Creative Suites (specifically Illustrator and Photoshop)
  • Microsoft Excel, and PDM skills.
  • Create action and technical flats with specifications.
  • Establish technical package templates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA in a related field or a MBA), or BFA, BA, or BS with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder.
• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Application Materials

• Only electronic applications submitted via the VCU Jobs website will be accepted.
• A current CV or Resume.
• A cover letter.
• A list of three professional references including names with titles and contact information. References will not be contacted prior to a candidate’s approval.

Salary Range

VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

FTE

Varies

Contact Information

VCUarts Human Resources, artshr@vcu.edu