JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 21261 Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Fashion Design and Development Program JOB DETAILS: The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Fashion Design and Development Program, commencing the fall semester of 2025. The position is a tenure-track, 9-month academic year position and will bring fresh perspectives and skills to this established and growing program. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor level to be determined at time of hire, commensurate with the successful candidate\'s academic preparation and experience. Exciting opportunities exist and are encouraged for new curriculum and collaborations centered around the hired position\'s expertise and interests. Position expectations primarily include teaching at the undergraduate level, graduate level, outreach to industry, creative research, and service to the department, college, and university. UW-Stout\'s School of Art & Design is NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited. APPOINTMENT START DATE: August 18, 2025 RESPONSIBILITIES *Teach lecture and lab courses each semester, that may include introductory, intermediate, and advanced fashion design and development, quality analysis, digital design, and studio classes. *Advance student learning in Fashion Design and Development and in alignment with UW-Stout\'s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education. *Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. *Develop a productive research program with the potential for refereed scholarship (peer-reviewed publications, peer-reviewed creative scholarship, visual exhibitions); conduct original research in areas of fashion. *Assist in maintaining lab equipment and facilities for the fashion design and development area. *Develop strong partnerships with the fashion and textile industries for advanced students\' learning experiences. *Participate in program events and departmental meetings; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork. *Perform university, community, and professional services. *Perform other duties as designated by Department Chair. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by the end of day, Sunday, January 5th, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 5th, 2025, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: 1. Cover letter: Use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position. 4. Unofficial copies of transcripts of all degrees. 5. Professional/Teaching portfolio: A PDF or a link to an online portfolio of up to 20 samples of professional/creative work and up to 20 images of student work (or if student work is not available, examples of teaching potential). For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Dave Beck Email: beckdav@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application Search Coordinator: Becca Rother Email: rotherr@uwstout.edu For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21261: www.careers.wis onsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required: *Terminal Degree: \Earned Ph.D. or MFA in fashion design, or related field, by date of appointment. *Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach university-level courses in fashion design, fashion development, or related field. Highly Desired: *3 years of fashion design, fashion development, textiles, or related industry work experience (e.g., apparel design, apparel development/management, 3D software). *Evidence of a cohesive program of research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, multi-disciplinary industry collaborations and projects, and/or public exhibitions. *Proficiency in design and/or development/software programs in fashion areas, including but not limited CLO3D, Optitex, Gravity Sketch, and other areas of emerging technology. *Interest in the disciplines of art & design, with a focus on visual creativity and expression. *Interest in maintaining a historical fashion collection. *Interest in future leadership opportunities within the fashion area. *Commitment to teaching excellence and mentorship of undergraduates. *Demonstrated potential and interest in multi-disciplinary collaborations. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu