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Assistant Professor

Employer
Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA

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Title:

270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Assistant Professor

Additional Titles:

Location:

Washington State University, WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The assistant professor will establish independent research, seek internal and external funding, and develop a productive research program leading to refereed scholarship and juried designs. The assistant professor will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AMDT and collaborate with colleagues to create course curriculum that brings together understanding of design and product development in the textile and apparel industry with an emphasis on health, sustainability and technology application. Other responsibilities include advising graduate student research, mentoring of student activities and organizations, and serving the university, college, department and professional organizations. As part of a closely- knit faculty team in AMDT, the successful candidate will provide quality research, teaching, mentoring, and support to produce “job-ready on day one” students in the apparel and textile industry.

Required Qualifications:

  • Earned Ph.D. degree in the area of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles or related field by the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: apparel assembly, apparel product analysis, apparel design, technical apparel design, Adobe Illustrator, 3-D computer-aided design.

  • Evidence of scholarly activities and research output.

  • Demonstrated ability to integrate the values of equity and exclusivity in teaching and scholarship.

  • Demonstrated ability to use current technologies in apparel design and product development.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats.

  • Demonstrated understanding of industry or professional practice.

  • Record of active participation in academic, professional, and/or industry organizations.

  • Interpersonal communication skills that would facilitate effective interaction with students and a variety of audiences and stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, ideologies, and disciplines in a global environment.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)


Department Name:

Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles


City, State, Zip:

Pullman, Washington 99163


Department Link:

amdt.wsu.edu


Monthly Salary:

$8,111.11- $8,666.67

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.


FTE:

100%


Tenure Track:

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Apparel Design/Product Development


Position Type:

Permanent


Screening Begin Date:

This position has been re-posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and remain on-going until a finalist has been identified.


Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) a letter of application (no more than 2 pages), 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy (include the information on courses taught and their evaluation rating scores if available) (no more than 2 pages), 4) research statement (no more than 2 pages), 5) research/creative scholarship (e.g., refereed publications, design portfolio), 6) a statement on contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (no more than 2 pages), 7) a list of three references (include names, addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers) for potential contact during the screening process, and 8) a scanned photocopy of transcripts to facilitate screening. Finalists will be asked to submit original transcripts and three letters of references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Please contact Dr. Hang Liu, Search Committee Chair, at hangliu@wsu.edu, 509-335-4726 for questions about this position. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.


Required Documents:

1) a letter of application (no more than 2 pages)

2) curriculum vitae

3) teaching philosophy (include the information on courses taught and their evaluation rating scores if available) (no more than 2 pages)

4) research statement (no more than 2 pages)

5) research/creative scholarship (e.g., refereed publications, design portfolio)

6) a statement on contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (no more than 2 pages)

7) a list of three references (include names, addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers) for potential contact during the screening process

8) a scanned photocopy of transcripts to facilitate screening.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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