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Assistant Instructor/Assistant Professor - Fashion & Apparel Merchandising

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Central Missouri is seeking a faculty member for a position in Fashion and Apparel Merchandising starting August 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching technology-focused fashion merchandising courses, developing curriculum, and engaging in professional development.

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Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress

Keep current in your discipline

Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices

Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students

Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes

Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities

Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours

Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback

Authoring academic writings

Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences

Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level

Attending department/college/university meetings

Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution

Assisting with student recruitment

Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies

Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s)

Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation)

Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations

Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university

Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines

Qualification

Fashion merchandisingTeaching experienceCurriculum developmentFashion technologyProduct developmentMerchandising mathGarment constructionVisual merchandisingBusiness planningStudent advisingProfessional developmentEffective communication

Required

A Master of Science degree must be in fashion, apparel, and textiles or a closely related field required

Communicate effectively in spoken and written English required

Required evidence of strong teaching record, preferably at the university level, able to teach technology-focused fashion courses with expertise in at least 3 of the following areas: Technologies and software typically used in the current fashion industry (Adobe suite, digitizing, CLO, Canva, etc), Product development (CAD development), Tech pack development and design communication, textile knowledge, Assortment planning and buying (merchandising math, Excel, garment specifications and details), Merchandise and Global Supply Chain Management, Flat pattern and draping techniques, Garment Construction and sewing, Visual merchandising, space planning, store design, Styling: color seasons, face shapes, body shapes, proportions, meeting client needs, professional image, Business planning, strategy, and management to include social media marketing, Fashion branding strategy and management

A minimum of three years of experience in the fashion industry is preferred

Preferred

Prior teaching experience at the college or university level, advising students, and working with student groups preferred

Experience teaching online with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, or other learning management systems preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year

Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year

Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage