Posting Number: PG192488EP
Internal Recruitment : No
Working Title: Fashion Design and Development Open Rank Faculty Position (Tenure Track) for Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department : Textile & Apparel, Technology
About the Department: The Wilson College of Textiles:
For more than 120 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals.
That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone.
We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC, DOD and the NSF as regular research partners.
The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State, a leading land-grant public research university and recognized as one of the best employers . Not to mention, it's located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named the second best American city to live in.
If you're a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper-collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.
Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management:
NC State's Wilson College of Textiles, and the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management, prepares future leaders for the textile, apparel, home, furniture, fashion and retail industries.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, our undergraduate and graduate programs incorporate global marketplace dynamics with a strategic management focus. Our graduates incorporate art/design and science/technology with management concepts in creative problem-solving. Our program is equipped with access and experiences utilizing the latest industry technologies. The majority of the students have an enriching and intensive study abroad experience. Our program faculty works closely with industry partners, including the department's Industry Advisory Board, to develop academic and experiential real-world learning experiences. Student internships combined with a global alumni network provide an exceptional value-added experience, with our students prepared to make an immediate impact in companies throughout the global supply chain.
Career paths of our graduates are in the areas of brand marketing, merchandising, retail, sourcing, private brand development, analyst, design, product development, and public relations and communications. Essential Job Duties: The Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management is searching for a faculty member in Fashion Product Development.
Responsibilities include teaching, independent scholarly research, and participation in recruitment, shared governance, and other activities of the Department, the Wilson College of Textiles and the University.
The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated experience and competence in development processes such as pattern making (digital and manual), technical specifications, fit, marker making/grading, and apparel construction. Expertise in Product Management is preferred. Skills in industrial production and 3D apparel visualization technologies are highly valued. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be proficient in creative and entrepreneurial thinking, and the use of design technologies and textile materials to creatively develop products that meet the needs of consumers and customers worldwide.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competence in quantitative/qualitative research methods that advance knowledge in the field, build a record of successful grant writing, and be capable of collaborating with industry partners on projects and research.
Other Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience: PhD in the discipline from a recognized university or equivalent terminal academic qualifications. Faculty rank may be at the Assistant or Associate level depending upon qualifications and experience. In some cases based upon an individual's qualifications the rank of Instructor may be considered. Other Required Qualifications: Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within and on behalf of the Wilson College community, including functioning in lab and studio spaces with specialized industrial equipment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in professional practice is desirable. Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required: No
Commercial Driver's License required: No
Job Open Date: 03/27/2023
Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include as attachments a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 professional references, teaching statement, research statement that outlines potential sources of external funding, and portfolio (file or website link). Please use Other Document 1, 2, and 3 for the teaching statement, research statement, and portfolio.
Additionally, NC State has a strategic plan with a set of seven goals—Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary! The Wilson College of Textiles has set our vision as, "A compassionate world in which textiles enhance sustainability and quality of life for all." In your cover letter, please include how you would support the college to achieve this vision. Position Number: ********
Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00
Appointment: 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID: 180701 - Textile & Apparel, Technology
AA/EEO: NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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