Teaching Faculty In Fashion Design And Entrepreneurship

The School of Human Ecology at University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full time, Teaching Faculty (on a rolling 9-month contract) to join the faculty of the Design Studies Department. Qualified candidates will have the following skills and abilities: • Commitment to responsible, resourceful, and research-driven design in practice and teaching • Creative and technical fashion design, including draping, pattern drafting, garment construction, and fitting • Knowledge of appropriate equipment and technologies used for the design, production, and promotion of garments, accessories, and other sewn and knit products, including but not limited to Adobe Suite applications • Presentation skills in the fashion industry, including fashion figure drawing and illustration • Professional practice in fashion, including portfolio development and other forms of creative storytelling around design • Understanding of entrepreneurship, industry processes, and/or community-based design • Innovative teaching strategies for the topics above • Strong written, oral, and online communication skills • Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive work environment • Promote respect and the practice of civility in the workplace Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of digital technologies for use in fashion design and construction, including CLO3D or equivalent • 3 years of experience in fashion industry or entrepreneurial enterprise • Fashion industry skill sets such as trend forecasting and product development Work Type: The new undergraduate degree program in Design, Innovation, and Society encourages students to interrogate the place of design in the history, present day, and future of everyday life; with pathways in Technology, Culture, and Social Change, this program supports the current trajectory in the design field, emphasizing robust transdisciplinary collaboration as a response to addressing the intricate challenges of the 21rst century. See http://wisc.edu How to Apply: Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, including a current supervisor, who can speak to their abilities as pertains to this position.