Human Sciences (Textiles, Merchandising, and Design), Full-Time

Job Title

Human Sciences (Textiles, Merchandising, and Design), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Human Sciences

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Human Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#119040) in textiles, merchandising, and design at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.

The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in apparel design in the areas of technical design and fashion technologies with Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Visualization, or apparel patternmaking software. Additional potential teaching opportunities include fashion illustration, history of fashion, textiles, or fashion promotion. In addition, the successful applicant is expected to communicate effectively, establish positive working relationships, and contribute to team endeavors, particularly within the program, department, and across disciplines.

Required Education

A master's degree in apparel design or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with a terminal degree in the fashion field; university instruction experience; or industry experience with fashion and apparel CAD, 3-D visualization software, PLM, or computer patternmaking applications will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Lauren Rudd at .

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Application Review Date: 05/27/2025