Job Title: Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH Salary: Basic Function: THE SCHOOL OF FASHION AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TWO FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK POSITIONS AT THE RANK OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN FASHION MERCHANDISING. BOTH POSITIONS ARE 9-MONTH APPOINTMENTS. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Additional Basic Function – if applicable: AS PART OF THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, THE SCHOOL OF FASHION PROGRAM ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MERCHANDISING (B.S.) AND DESIGN (B.A./B.F.A.) MAJORS WITH 34 FULL TIME FACULTY SERVING THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ON THE KENT CAMPUS AS WELL AS THE INTERDISCIPLINARY MASTERS IN FASHION INDUSTRY STUDIES (M.F.I.S.). AT THE SCHOOL OF FASHION, OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH CREATIVE FASHION EDUCATION IN PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE WORLD. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER AN ECOSYSTEM OF SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND INVENTIVE FASHION THINKERS. Examples of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THESE POSITIONS INCLUDE: • TEACHING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE COURSE(S); • ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A PRODUCTIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM WITH REFEREED SCHOLARSHIP (PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES), AND POTENTIAL FOR EXTRAMURAL GRANTS; • CONDUCTING ORIGINAL RESEARCH AROUND PERTINENT FASHION INDUSTRY ISSUES; • PERFORMING APPROPRIATE SERVICE FOR THE SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, AND NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable: Minimum Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • EARNED TERMINAL DEGREE IN FASHION, APPAREL AND TEXTILES, OR RELATED FIELDS. TERMINAL DEGREE MUST BE EARNED BY THE START DATE. • EVIDENCE OF SUCCESSFUL TEACHING, PREFERABLY AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL, WITH EXPERTISE IN AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: O FASHION RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING AI, PLM, ERP, ETC. O RESEARCH METHODS AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS O SYSTEMS THINKING AND CIRCULAR APPROACHES TO FASHION O PRODUCT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT • DEMONSTRATED POTENTIAL IN RESEARCH/CREATIVE ENDEAVORS RELEVANT TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY Preferred Qualifications – if applicable: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • EXPERIENCE WITH/POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT FUNDING • EVIDENCE OF INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS AND/OR CONNECTIONS Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally. Working Schedule: Additional Information: Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free >. Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.