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Date Listed: April 23, 2024

Employer Name: San Diego Community College District

Job Title: Contract Instructor-Noncredit

Job Description: The San Diego Community College District is accepting applications for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as a Tenure Track faculty member at the San Diego College of Continuing Education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clothing and textile technology and instruction to provide high-quality education to our diverse student body. In addition, this role includes a focus on computer aided Patternmaking Technologies, along with other digital construction tools and software. Applicants should understand that they may be assigned to any College of Continuing Education campus. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend hours, and/or off-campus responsibilities. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust workdays/hours to the variety of modalities offered; on campus, HYFLEX, Hybrid and Fully Online.

Job Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 
Applicants for this position must show evidence of one (1) of the following: - A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR, - An Associate degree and six (6) years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught.

Compensation: $6,597.26-$8,849.03 monthly

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5185489

Deadline: May 13, 2024

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Date Listed: April 9, 2024

Employer Name: Fashion Institute of Technology

Job Title: Full-Time Faculty Position in Textile Conservation, School of Graduate Studies

Job Description: The School of Graduate Studies seeks a full-time faculty member in the Fashion and Textiles Studies Department specializing in Textile Conservation. The department offers courses in the conservation of textiles and dress, collection management, costume and textile mounting and museum practice, as well as in the history of fashion and textiles and fashion theory. The ideal candidate will be an experienced textile conservator, able to teach introductory and advanced courses in conservation and related areas. The full-time teaching load is 12 hours per semester. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the management of the department's laboratories and will receive a 3 hour teaching release per semester for this responsibility. The candidate will have a record of scholarship and teaching experience and will have made contributions to the field through research, publications, conference presentations, lectures, and involvement in professional meetings. The candidate will be expected to serve on committees as necessary and must commit to advancing the department in ways that align with the goals of the FIT Strategic Plan.

Job Qualifications: Knowledge of textile conservation, conservation theory, fashion and textile interpretation, and museum practices. Ability to work effectively in international settings with colleagues from multicultural backgrounds. Involvement in the profession of conservation, fashion, and textile studies and related career paths, including connections to museum and academic partners. Ability to develop and deliver course content on textile conservation, conservation theory, history of textiles and dress, or museum practices in classroom, laboratory, and museum settings. Candidates should have a terminal degree in art conservation, textile conservation, or a related field, and experience in teaching, scholarly, and professional practice in conservation areas. The candidate must have the ability to teach several courses in the MA program. Preference will be given to candidates with graduate-level teaching and experience in advising graduate thesis projects and mentoring advanced students. For more detailed information, visit http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173706

Compensation: $59,673.00-149,217.00 yearly

Contact Information for Applicants: http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=173706 

Deadline: June 30, 2024

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Date Listed: April 5, 2024

Employer Name: Cornell University

Job Title: Professor or Professor-of-Practice - Fashion Design Management, Open Rank

Job Description: The Department of Human Centered Design (HCD) brings multi-disciplinary perspectives together to improve health and well-being through design. Through transdisciplinary thinking and expertise, we bring arts and design, material and social sciences, and the humanities to innovate, investigate, and address real-world challenges by using analog and digital knowledge, tools, rigorous research methods, and creative processes. We are seeking an exceptional scholar to join our faculty in the area of Fashion Design Management. Research, teaching, and engagement/outreach interests may include, but are not limited to: 

• Exploring and critiquing the role of design and management in producing, expressing, and shaping human identities, cultures, and communities.
• Examining the social, behavioral, philosophical, industrial, political, and economic forces that fuel consumption, production, regulation, distribution, and representation of fashion in both material and media forms.
• Generating and translating novel solutions in apparel design and manufacturing across a spectrum of products, practices, and policies to enhance the lived experience and improve daily life.
• Analyzing the impacts of fashion trends on mental and physical health.
• Innovating, leveraging, and evaluating technologies that increase efficiency, transparency, and traceability in fiber, textile, and apparel production.

Job Qualifications: If you are applying as a tenure track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, a Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for growth and an ability to develop a world-class research and design program that engages with current issues in one or more of the above areas and must provide unequivocal evidence of excellence in teaching and advising at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities are equally divided between creating a successful research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and advising B.S., M.A., M.S., M.P.S., and Ph.D. students. They are also expected to provide service to the department and university community. If you are applying as a Professor of Practice. The successful candidate will have significant industry experience and impact and demonstrate the potential to develop a world-class design teaching program that engages with current issues in one or more of the above areas. Responsibilities include teaching courses, advising students, and may include a research program. They are also expected to provide service to the department and university community. 

Compensation: $56,484-80,000 yearly

Contact Information for Applicants: For the full job description, and to apply visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27398. For more information, please contact Sienna Torbitt, slt86@cornell.edu  

Deadline: September 25, 2024

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Date Listed: March 8, 2024

Employer Name: Louisiana State University

Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Curator

Job Description: The Louisiana State University Textile, Apparel Design, and Merchandising department seeks a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Curator (60% instruction/40% curator). This individual will work collaboratively with the Director and Curator of the LSU Textile and Costume Museum (TCM) to collect, preserve, interpret, and present the museum’s holdings. For a full description of position requirements and to complete an application: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0141-Human-Ecology-Building/Instructor-Assistant-Curator_R00091610-1 

Job Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Dress History, Museum Studies or related area

Specific Experience: Foundational knowledge of textiles, apparel design, and merchandising, as demonstrated by coursework in the discipline or other professional work experience. Experience with fashion/textile collection management and exhibition. Experience in college-level teaching as a graduate student or above.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in dress history, museum studies, or related areas.

Specific Experience: An established college-level teaching record as a graduate student, instructor, or above with evidence of teaching excellence. Demonstrated ability to teach various courses within the TAM curriculum; active membership in professional organizations related to dress history or museum work; experience with grant writing; record of research publication related to fashion/dress/textile history; and experience with social media content creation and management. 

Compensation: $75,000-80,000 yearly

Contact Information for Applicants: Questions about the position (not application materials) should be directed to Dr. Michael Mamp via email mmamp@lsu.edu Special Application Instructions: Please upload a cover letter, CV, reference list, transcript(s), and exhibition portfolio under Workday's Resume/CV header (multiple documents may be uploaded under this header). Official transcript(s) are not required at the time of application but are required if hired. 

Deadline: Closing Date: open until filled. Screening of Potential Candidates will begin: April 1, 2024. Anticipated State Date: July 1, 2024. 

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Date Listed: February 14, 2024

Employer Name: Kent State University

Job Title: Museum Director

Job Description: Kent State University seeks an experienced, forward‐thinking, and creative individual with curatorial and exhibition experience to provide leadership and direction for the Kent State University Museum. The KSU Museum Director is a 12‐month full‐time administrative position reporting to the Dean of the College of the Arts. Collaborate with staff, university personnel, national and international colleagues and donors on acquisitions development, the care of the collection, and the education of the public and university communities about the museum as a relevant resource to a 21st century audience; provide leadership in fundraising, marketing, and membership; supervise a staff of five, including the museum curator, collections manager and registrar, exhibition designer and preparator, the head of security and visitor services, and an administrative assistant. 

Job Qualifications: 

 Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in a dress/fashion related area or other relevant field; seven years’ experience in museum administration; significant supervisory experience; evidence of success as a curator and program developer; documented leadership in fund‐raising, donor cultivation, working with volunteers and diversity initiatives; strong written and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of personal computer applications, budgeting and strategic planning. 

Preferred Qualifications: A terminal degree in a costume/fashion related area. 

Qualifications, experience, and credentials may be considered for appropriate faculty rank. 

Compensation: $83,718 Yearly

To apply: Visit the museum website at https://www.kent.edu/museum. Submit application electronically at https://jobslist.kent.edu/cw/en-us/job/500187/museum-director. Include cover letter, vita, and the names of 5 references along with contact information. Relevant links to a portfolio or current work may be requested from candidates as the search progresses. 

Deadline: March 14, 2024

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Date Listed: January 25, 2024

Employer Name: The Mint Museum

Job Title: Fashion Fellow

Job Description: 

GENERAL SUMMARY: The fashion fellow is a two-year grant-funded position that is responsible for the research, development, and execution of an exhibition about a collection of Judith Lieber handbags that will recognize the importance of Leiber as a designer, innovator, Holocaust survivor and immigrant who invented a unique American idea of style. The fellow will also select fashions from The Mint Museum’s illustrious collection to add visual and cultural context to the exhibition. Work period: July 2024-through July 2026. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Review Leiber objects and records at the Mint Research objects at the Lieber Collection, East Hampton, Long Island Research objects at the Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA 
• Select twenty fashions from the collection of The Mint Museum Create exhibition checklist 
• Prepare content for exhibition interpretive plan, including text panels, labels, gallery guide, social media posts, and other published material 
• Work with Collections & Exhibitions team on exhibition design and installation 
• Attend exhibition opening suite of events and programs/ conduct gallery tours 
• Other related curatorial and administrative duties as assigned by the Senior Curator 

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 

A thorough knowledge of fashion and textile history, basic conservation best practices, and an MA/MS in Fashion and Textiles, Costume, Textiles & Merchandising, or related program. Experience conducting collection research and working on fashion exhibitions.

Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Outlook suite--, Word, PowerPoint, Excel-- and basic database functionality. A self-starter who is positive, curious, and resourceful. Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Must be a team player, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Must also be able to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment with the ability to travel between the Mint Museum’s two locations and attend museum / community events.Ability to lift 25 lbs. 

Compensation: $45,000 to $50,000 annually

To apply: Please visit: http://www.mintmuseum.org/about/careers/ to complete the online form and upload a cover letter, current resume, and three professional or academic references by April 3, 2024. 

Deadline: April 4, 2024

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Date Listed: April 18, 2024

Employer Name: Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Job Title: Director of Production

Job Description: The Director of Production will oversee the management of the creative teams, OSF Production staff, the design process, and build the implementation, run, and transfer of OSF projects. Reporting to the Artistic Director, this position will provide overall supervision to the Production department and associated stakeholders, including creative team members, scenery, stage operations, props, costumes, wardrobe and hair, lighting, video, and sound. The Director of Production will provide top-level management of all physical aspects of assigned live and digital projects, monitor design process checkpoints, and take action, as appropriate, to facilitate timely design deliverables and facilitate communication between the creative team and OSF stakeholders ensuring that everyone is working together towards the same goals.

Job Qualifications: At least 7-10 years of professional production management expertise as a technical leader, or comparable experience, is needed in supervising production employees. A minimum of three years of managing unionized staff and key union relationships is critical. Knowledge of AEA and IATSE collective bargaining agreements and the aptitude to craft and oversee budgets is required. Superior written and verbal communication skills (English primarily) are required with additional strong math and budgeting skills is important. Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously are needed. The ability to work independently and maintain a positive work atmosphere with a variety of staff with diverse backgrounds is required. Repertory or touring experience is a bonus. 

Compensation: $140,000 to $160,000 yearly

To apply: Visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/oregon-shakespeare-festival-seeks-director-of-production/. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact: Ernest Figueroa, Associate Vice President 8581 Santa Monica Boulevard, Ste #405 Los Angeles, CA 90069-4120. Tel: (323) 721.0141 Ext. 226. Email: OSF-DirectorofProduction@artsconsulting.com.

Deadline: May 4, 2024

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Date Listed: March 11, 2024

Employer Name: Vintage Mirage

Job Title: FULL TIME SALES ASSOCIATE-CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

Job Description: Vintage Mirage, Women's Designer Clothing & Vintage Boutique in Old Town Alexandria, VA, seeks Sales Associate for a Full Time Position, with an Interest in Retail-Fashion & customer service. Do you enjoy working in fashion and find that consignment is exciting as well? Do you enjoy helping customers create a unique outfit and accessorize a look? Do you also have a keen sense of detail & fashion when working with our various consignors & customers? Do you take pride in creating a window display and straighten up store displays to look enticing and new? Are you familiar with Social Media (Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) as well as QuickBooks Point of Sale? We hope you said yes to these questions and will apply for our Full Time Sales Associate position available immediately. Mathematics are very important with this job as well as clear English language communication skills. Basic sewing skills are a plus. Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5:15pm WEEKENDS MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATORY SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS MANDATORY Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Employee discount Weekly day range: Every weekend Weekends as needed

Job Qualifications: Are you able to Post & Take Pictures For Etsy, Facebook, Instagram & TikTok? Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Experience: Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred) Sales: 1 year (Preferred) Language: English (Required) Work Location: In person

Compensation: $17.00 hourly

Contact Information for Applicants: 117 South Columbus Street, Alexandria VA 22314 Ph (703)535-8200. E-mail: info@vintagemirage.com.

Deadline: April 30, 2024

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Date Listed: February 25, 2024

Employer Name: Costume Society of America

Job Title: Book Review Editor, Dress

Job Description: The Costume Society of America is seeking a motivated and well-connected Book Review Editor to solicit and submit book reviews for inclusion in its annual peer-reviewed journal, Dress. The journal fulfills the CSA objective: "to publish a periodical containing articles of enduring educational interest on the subject of costume,”’ and thus represents the highest level of scholarship and addresses the diverse interests of the membership.  The first volume of Dress was published in 1975 and moved to two issues per volume in 2013. Since that time, publication has been targeted for spring and fall of each year. Working closely with the Principal Editor and the Deputy Editor, as well as the Copy Editor, this role reflects the breadth of scholarly perspectives on the study of costume and fashion. The Book Review Editor is therefore an important contributor to the success of Dress, and serves on the Editorial Board as an Associate Editor.

To see the complete description, click here. 

Compensation: This is a voluntary position, but the incumbent will receive complimentary membership for the length of tenure and their name listed on the Dress webpages of CSA and Taylor and Francis; and on the inside cover of journal hard copies.

To apply: Upload a cover letter (addressed to Julia Petrov, VP Publications) and resume to the CSA Portal by clicking here.  

Deadline: April 15, 2024

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