Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor, Creative & Cultural Industries, Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2025

Location:
Orange
Open Date:
Oct 22, 2024
Description:
The Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track, Instructional Assistant or Associate Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries, with an expertise in fashion industries beginning August 2025.

 

Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

The mission of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is to foster rigorous inquiry among our students through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts that is scholarly, creative, interdisciplinary, and experiential. Wilkinson College plays an important and unique role in the educational journey of every Chapman student and aims to ensure that graduates are prepared to assume their responsibility as global citizens, acting knowledgeably and providing compassionate leadership in our community and world. More information about Wilkinson College is available at www.chapman.edu/wilkinson.

 

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

 

The Creative and Cultural Industries program at Chapman University is strongly interdisciplinary, exploring the role of CCI as a reimagining of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the 21^st Century. The integrated Center for CCI Research examines the new directions for CCI as a discipline.

 

Responsibilities   

Teach undergraduate courses in fashion industries and related fields.Develop and deliver engaging and innovative course content that reflects current trends in the field.Mentor and advise students on academic and career development.Participate in program service activities including student advising, committee work, and curriculum development.
Qualifications:

Required 

• Background in fashion industries and one or more of the following areas: fashion histories, fashion and media, fashion and marketing and/or fashion and culture.
• PhD in appropriate field or equivalent terminal degree. 
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Preferred 

• Expertise in a related field of fashion and/or creative industries.
• Familiarity with social and cultural theory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

For the appointment at Associate Professor level, a candidate will have relevant teaching experience (5 years full time or part-time equivalent); some evidence or research publications would be an advantage.

Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

• Cover letter outlining their qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Sample syllabus
• Three confidential letters of recommendation

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Patrick Fuery at fuery@chapman.edu and use NTT Instructional Assistant/Associate Professor in Creative and Cultural Industries as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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