Apparel Merchandising & Product Development - 9 month Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
May 21, 2025
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Closing Date: 05/28/2025 Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Human Environmental Sciences Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:This is a 9-month tenure-track 100% appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the School of Human Environmental Sciences. The chosen candidate will be expected to have, or potential for, a nationally recognized research program and contribute to the teaching and service missions of the University. A focused teaching and research program related to apparel product development with a relevant understanding of current and future technology in 3D technology, CAD programs and 3D printing is desirable. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the industry software (e.g. Browswear, Digital Twin, Humanetics Body Scanning, and Photoshop and Illustrator). In addition, the successful applicant should have a focused and related research agenda. Responsibilities also include teaching undergraduate and graduate apparel product development courses, mentoring graduate and honors students, and academic advising. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in apparel merchandising or closely related field Ability to develop and sustain scholarly work related to area of expertise Experience teaching at an accredited institution of higher learning Evidence of effective advising or mentoring undergraduate, honors and graduate students Demonstrated written and verbal skills Preferred Qualifications: At least two years teaching experience at a higher education institution Evidence of engaging, up-to-date course materials that reflect current industry trends, technologies and best practices Demonstrated ability to effectively use software for apparel production (e.g. Browzwear, Digital Twin, 3D Body Scanning) or other emerging AI technologies Demonstrated ability to successfully manage an extramurally funded research program History of interdisciplinary training or collaborations with peers and colleagues in the apparel industry and professional organizations Record of scholarship including publications and presentations of research at professional meetings Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Katie Himes, Department Administrator, katiew@uark.edu Tina Paul, HR Partner, tinapaul@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. 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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity:Grasping Benefits Eligible:Yes