DS TEXTILE & FASHION DESIGN LECTURER

Job no: 99370-AS
Work type: Staff-Part Time
Department:SOHE/DESIGN STUDIES
Location: Madison
Categories: Instructional

Position Summary:

Teach two sections of one course each semester in the 2019-20 academic year. The Fall course is DS 210, Fashion Illustration. The Spring course is DS 225, Apparel Design I. Course assignments may be changed as curricular needs merit.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree in apparel-related design or equivalent professional experience. Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

At least two years of documented successful teaching experience at the college or university level is required, as is demonstrated ability to work with students in developing technical skills and design potential. Also required are expertise in flat pattern-making and garment construction principles and techniques, proficiency in fiber classifications and fabric structures and their relationship to garment fabrications, and knowledge of design principles and elements as applied to garments and storyboards.
Professional apparel design or industry experience in a creative position is preferred.

Additional Information:

SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY: The mission of the School of Human Ecology is to understand the complex relationships and interdependence among individuals, groups and families, and to focus on quality-of-life issues through research, creative innovation, education, and outreach. The School has four academic departments (Civil Society and Community Studies, Consumer Science, Design Studies, and Human Development & Family Studies) with a collective undergraduate enrollment of 1,200 students, and 100 graduate students. Faculty members in the School of Human Ecology often affiliate with centers and programs including the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies, the Center for Demography and Ecology, the Center for Child and Family Well-Being, the Center for Financial Security, the Institute on Aging, the Institute for Research on Poverty, the LaFollette School of Public Affairs, and the Center for Research on Women and Gender. See http://sohe.wisc.edu

UW-MADISON: The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong reputation as a research university and for producing research that improves people's lives. The University consistently ranks among the top 6 institutions in national research expenditures. In 2015, the University received a community engagement award from the Carnegie Foundation for its commitment to deeply engaging with local, regional, national, and global communities. It is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of about 43,000 students. The University provides excellent technology and library resources. Madison (pop. 243,000) is the state capital and combines the culture of a large urban area with the comfort of a small city. See http://wisc.edu

Department(s):

A273100-SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY/DESIGN STUDIES

Work Type:

Part Time: 66.6%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $30,692 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Questions about the position can be directed to the department Chair, Roberto Rengel, at rjrengel@wisc.edu.

Contact:

Roberto Rengel
rjrengel@wisc.edu
608-265-5209
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

SENIOR LECTURER(D80BN) or LECTURER(D80DN) or ASSOC LECTURER(D80FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

99370-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Jun 24 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 12 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time