(Position#107291)

University of Rhode Island

Non-Classified Staff Job Requisition


Title of Position:            Assistant Professor, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design     

Department:                    Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design

Union:                          AAUP Acad  

This is an academic year, tenure-track position with a preferred starting date of 07/01/09.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in textiles, fashion merchandising and design.  Advise undergraduate and graduate students.  Develop a program of creative or scholarly activity with potential for outside funding that coordinates with departmental, college, and university goals.  Publish in scholarly journals.  Participate in university service and related professional activities. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:  Earned doctorate with at least one degree in textiles, clothing, and/or design; evidence of effective teaching and potential for scholarly productivity; strong classroom and interpersonal communication skills; ability to teach social and cultural aspects of dress as primary instructional area; secondary area from among introduction to design, textile science, or merchandising; potential to contribute to cultural diversity, international focus, economic development, and/or interdisciplinary research; ability to develop ties with domestic and international business community.

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin June 19, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, names of three references, and official transcripts to:

Linda M. Welters, Search Chair
Requisition # 12460
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. 

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