Job Description Position Summary: The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Apparel and Merchandising program for the 2026-27 academic year (9-month position). Qualified applicants will have the expertise to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising, such as fashion industries, design appreciation,
apparel construction, patternmaking, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning. To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Essential Job Duties: Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.
Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Supervision: This position reports to the Department Head of Design and Merchandising. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required. A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., in fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums). Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline. Experience/expertise with industry software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM). Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting: Cover letter CV or resume Portfolio or work samples optional This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed
as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on January 31, 2027 . Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an
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