The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Apparel and Merchandising program for the 2026-27 academic year (9-month position). Qualified applicants will have the expertise to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising, such as fashion industries, design appreciation, apparel construction, patternmaking, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning.
To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm
$60,000 - $80,000
Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
This position reports to the Department Head of Design and Merchandising.
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., in fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).
Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.
Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Experience/expertise with industry software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM).
To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting:
Cover letter
CV or resume
Portfolio or work samples optional
This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on January 31, 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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