Professional Lecturer in Digital Fashion

Position Title:

Professional Lecturer in Digital Fashion

Department/School:

School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist University invites applications for a full-time Professional Lecturer in Fashion, with a desired knowledge in Digital Fashion software starting Fall 2025. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses from introductory to advanced levels of CAD (Computer Assisted Design), PDM (Product Data Management) and CLO 3D software. Additional desired experience with Excel software, or other emerging digital technologies will be regarded as a plus. The Marist Fashion Department is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and preparing students to become responsible leaders in the fashion and related industries by fostering a global perspective through inclusion, innovation, and experiential learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion or related field.
• Significant professional industry experience in fashion related technical and aesthetic skills, and the ability to effectively teach Adobe Creative Suite applications and Product Data Management.

Essential Functions:

• Teach four course sections per semester. Course topics may include the following: Digital Fashion Design I and II and Product LifeCycle management. Digital Fashion Design I and II provide creative training to students in their use of Adobe Creative Suite products. Product LifeCycle management familiarizes students on the use of unique PLM data management software.
• Mentor senior capstone thesis projects as appropriate.
• Meet with students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate.
• Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and university committee service, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, and community/industry outreach.
• Engage in academic advising.
• Mentor student scholarship competition entries as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or terminal degree in Fashion or related field.
• Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching.

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2025.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  
  
  
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
  
  
  
  
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
  
  
  
  

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Fashion Department at Marist successfully prepares its students to enter the world of fashion and pursue careers in merchandising, planning, product development, retailing, operations, fashion promotion, event production, and a gamut of other employment opportunities. Students gain the skills, knowledge and internship experiences within an encouraging academic environment to help them flourish in the fashion industry.

The Fashion Department is housed in the School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist's location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Integrated Marketing Communication (online), and Museum Studies (Florence).

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Term Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

9

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching and service.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.