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About the Role
The Instructor / Professor of Fashion Merchandising will teach undergraduate courses, support student advising and career readiness, contribute to curriculum and assessment, and strengthen the program through industry engagement and student-centered instruction. This role supports growing enrollment and ensures consistent course coverage in various fashion merchandising and business areas.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned undergraduate Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Merchandising & Design courses in alignment with approved learning outcomes and university standards.
- Prepare syllabi, course calendars, lectures, assignments, rubrics, exams, Canvas course shells, and instructional materials reflecting current fashion industry practice.
- Deliver high-quality instruction using applied, student-centered teaching methods, including presentations, critiques, case studies, projects, industry examples, and experiential learning activities.
- Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, submit grades by deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records.
- Advise and mentor students on academic progression, internships, professional development, portfolio/career preparation, and fashion industry pathways.
- Support program assessment, including collection and review of student learning artifacts, SLO/PLO assessment, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in curriculum development and course revision to keep the program current with industry trends, sustainability, global sourcing, retail technology, consumer behavior, and fashion business practices.
- Contribute to student recruitment and retention through events and program visibility efforts.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with fashion industry partners, alumni, advisory board members, employers, guest speakers, and internship sites.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including meetings, committees, assessment activities, accreditation/program review support, and program events.
- Maintain scheduled office hours and communicate regularly with students, faculty, program leadership, and college administration.
- Assist with the daily operations of the Retail Innovation Studio, including supervising students and supporting merchandise organization, inventory, and presentation.
- Model professionalism, ethical leadership, inclusive teaching, and commitment to the mission of St. Thomas University.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Studies, Fashion Marketing, Business, Marketing, Retailing, or closely related field; or graduate credentials and significant industry experience as approved by university credentialing standards.
- Professional experience in fashion merchandising, retailing, product development, branding, fashion business, sourcing, promotion, or related fashion industry area.
- Ability to teach undergraduate students using effective written, verbal, visual, and technology-supported communication.
- Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching, academic integrity, and mission-centered education.
- College-level teaching experience in fashion merchandising, fashion business, retailing, textiles, trend forecasting, product development, sustainability, sourcing, or related courses.
- Experience with Canvas/LMS, digital presentation tools, Excel/retail math, Adobe or other fashion/business technology tools.
- Industry connections that support internships, guest speakers, advisory board work, student showcases, and career opportunities.
- Evidence of curriculum development, assessment, student mentoring, event/showcase support, or professional service in fashion-related organizations.
Skills
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion Business
- Trend Forecasting
- Textiles
- Promotion
- Sustainability
- Product Development
- Fashion Branding
- Retail Management
- Fashion Promotion & Visual Merchandising
- Strategic Brand Management
- Fashion Entrepreneurship
- International Fashion & Sourcing
- Fashion Law
- Professional Development
- Canvas/LMS
- Digital Presentation Tools
- Excel/Retail Math
- Adobe
- Fashion/Business Technology Tools
Location
- MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- Master's degree
About the Company
- Provides dedicated faculty capacity for Fashion Merchandising courses and reduces reliance on last-minute adjunct staffing.
- Supports growth in Fashion Merchandising & Design enrollment and improves continuity for students across required courses.
- Strengthens advising, internship preparation, employer engagement, recruitment, and student retention.
- Supports assessment, program review, curriculum mapping, and accreditation-related documentation for the program.
- Adds professional fashion business expertise in merchandising, branding, promotion, sourcing, sustainability, and industry engagement.