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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences: Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Textiles, Apparel, Merchandising, and Management. This position carries a primary responsibility for high-quality classroom instruction, with a teaching load of 12–15 credit hours per semester, assigned in accordance with SACSCOC standards. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in textiles and apparel-related disciplines and provide engaging, effective instruction that promotes student involvement, critical thinking, and reflective learning while accommodating diverse learning styles. Faculty are expected to meet scheduled classes and office hours, advise students as assigned, evaluate student performance using departmental standards, and maintain accurate student records.

In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to engage in scholarly activity with an emphasis on textiles research. Scholarly work may include, but is not limited to, publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations of original research, creative or design-based scholarship, grant activity, and other forms of professional dissemination.

The position also includes service responsibilities to the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the profession at the regional, national, or international levels. Service activities may include participation in departmental or university committees, administrative assignments, contributions to student and faculty life. The faculty member is also expected to engage in professional service within the discipline, such as involvement in professional organizations, industry partnerships, industry advisory boards, outreach initiatives, and community engagement that enhance the visibility and impact of the program, and other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a terminal degree in textiles, apparel, merchandising, fashion, or a closely related field.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide effective undergraduate instruction in textiles and apparel-related disciplines and show evidence of, or strong potential for, scholarly activity, including research or creative scholarship in textiles.

A commitment to student-centered teaching, academic advising, and service to the University and the profession is required.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge/experience working in the discipline;

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Proficient technology skills to include computer literacy;

Must have ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.




*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior university-level teaching experience, and a record of scholarly and creative productivity in textiles, fashion, or related area, preferred.

Prior teaching experience at an HBCU, curricula development/management, and student advising, preferred.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator and other fashion related technology such as Clo3D or similar, preferred;

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

• Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
  Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
• 403(b) (TIAA)
• Comprehensive medical & dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid state and federal holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone: 804-524-5075

Email: dfisher@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.