NC State University Hiring for Textile Brand Management and Marketing Teaching Assistant Professor for Textile and Apparel, T at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192459EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Textile Brand Management and Marketing Teaching Assistant Professor for Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$60,000 – $65,000

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM; May vary based on academic calendar and programming

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Textile & Apparel, Technology

About the Department:

For more than 120 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals. That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone.

We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC, DOD and the NSF as regular research partners.

The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State, a leading land-grant public research university and recognized as the second best employer in North Carolina. Not to mention, it’s located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named the #6th best American city to live in.

If you’re a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper- collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.

Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM):
NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles, and the Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management, prepares future leaders for the textile, apparel, home, furniture, fashion and retail industries.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, our undergraduate and graduate programs incorporate global marketplace dynamics with a strategic management focus. Our graduates incorporate art/design and science/technology with management concepts in creative problem-solving. Our program is equipped with access and experiences utilizing the latest industry technologies. The majority of the students have an enriching and intensive study abroad experience. Our program faculty works closely with industry partners, including the department’s Industry Advisory Board, to develop academic and experiential real- world learning experiences. Student internships combined with a global alumni network provide an exceptional value-added experience, with our students prepared to make an immediate impact in diverse companies throughout the global supply chain.

Career paths of our graduates are in the areas of brand marketing, merchandising, retail, sourcing, private brand development, analyst, design, product development, and public relations and communications.

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management is searching for Teaching Assistant Professors in Textile Brand Management and Marketing.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and promoting student learning in the management of fashion and textile products, as well as participation in recruitment and other activities of the Department, the Wilson College of Textiles and the University.

The successful candidates should be proficient in theory and management methods in fashion and textiles, including consumer, retailer and manufacturing perspectives. Preferred areas of expertise include Marketing, Management, Consumer Behavior and Retailing.

Successful candidates must be able to communicate and work effectively with faculty, students, and staff.

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in the discipline from a recognized university.

Other Required Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industry is desirable.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

03/13/2023

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 professional references, and a teaching statement.

Additionally, NC State has a strategic plan with a set of seven goals—Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary! The Wilson College of Textiles has set our vision as, “A compassionate world in which textiles enhance sustainability and quality of life for all.”
https://textiles.ncsu.edu/about/strategic-plan/

In your cover letter, please include how you would support the college to achieve this vision.

Position Number:

00109992

Position Type:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department ID:

180701 – Textile & Apparel, Technology

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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