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| Academic/Administrative Unit: School of the Arts |
| Department: VCUarts- Qatar | Date Posted: 9/14/2009 |
| Rank: Fashion Faculty | Hire Date: 8/1/2010 |
| Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Position Number: F25750 |
| Deadline: Review Begins 10/15/09 | Type of Search: National |
| Description: The successful candidate will be an experienced fashion designer and/or educator who will be responsible for undergraduate instruction at the sophomore, junior and senior levels. This position will work in a team-oriented department with four (4) other full-time practicing, experienced and dedicated educators. The candidates areas of expertise should include fundamental principles of fashion design with particular focus and experience in the following areas: pattern-making and draping skills; clothing construction and fine, industry-level tailoring methods; and thorough knowledge of 20th and 21st century fashion and design history. All faculty contribute to a culture of learning through participation and support for accreditation standards, pursuit of professional creative research, participation in faculty governance, service, student advising, and perform all other duties as assigned. Opportunities for regional and international collaboration abound. |
| Qualifications: Successful candidates must have an MFA in Fashion Design or related specialty and/or substantial equivalent industry experience as well as a documented record of accomplishments in professional practice, research, and/or teaching. Candidates with an MFA and significant (minimum 10 years) industry experience are strongly preferred. Candidates must possess demonstrable pattern-making, draping, construction, and tailoring skills as well as possess expert knowledge about 20th and 21st century fashion and design history. Experience with computer design and pattern-making software such as Gerber, Lectra, Photoshop, and Illustrator is preferred. Strong technical, collaborative and communication skills are required as well as strong experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse work environment. Experience teaching at an undergraduate level in a University setting is desired. |
| Application Process: Qualified design applicants who have a record of achievement appropriate to VCUQatar should submit letters of interest with a curriculum vitae, 20 examples of personal work and 20 examples of student work, transcripts, and the names of five references including telephone and email contact information to Ryan Ellington (rfellington@vcu.edu), Human Resources Administrator, Qatar Support Office. Only Electronic submissions will be accepted.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information on VCUQatar and this unique international opportunity, please visit
www.vcu.edu/arts/employment/qatar |
For Additional Information: Ryan Ellington Phone:(804)827-1993 Fax:(804)827-0683 Web:www.qatar.vcu.edu
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