JOB 28.09.2018

Faculty/ Chair, Fashion and Textile Studies Dept., FIT SUNY, New York

Bewerbungsschluss: 19.10.2018

Justine De Young, Fashion Institute of Technology

The School of Graduate Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) seeks a full-time faculty member and chair to lead the Fashion and Textile Studies Department. The department offers courses in the history of textiles and dress, fashion theory, and museum practice, including conservation.

The ideal candidate will be an active leader and scholar in a relevant field, with teaching and administrative experience. It is imperative that the candidate have the ability to teach multiple courses in the MA program and a measurable understanding and appreciation of the field of conservation.

As Chairperson, the selected candidate will work with relevant parties to oversee adjunct faculty hiring, curriculum development, student recruitment and admissions, and external outreach. Accordingly, the ideal candidate will have a versatile and interdisciplinary outlook and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a recognized expert in the field, having made significant contributions through research, publications, conference presentations, lectures, and involvement in professional meetings. The candidate will have a network of connections in the field, including contacts in museums and organizations such as the Textile Society of America, Costume Society of America, and the American Institute for Conservation.

The candidate will be expected to serve on committees as necessary, and must commit to advancing the department in ways that align with the goals of the FIT Strategic Plan. (http://www.fitnyc.edu/strategic-plan/index.php)

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2019. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 19, 2018. Salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience.

For more details and to apply, see the full posting: https://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=102752

Quellennachweis:
JOB: Faculty/ Chair, Fashion and Textile Studies Dept., FIT SUNY, New York. In: ArtHist.net, 28.09.2018. Letzter Zugriff 28.03.2024. <https://arthist.net/archive/19072>.

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