Marist College
Assistant Professor in Fashion and Costume History
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in Fashion and Costume History
Department/School:
School of Communication & the Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$75,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The Fashion Program at Marist College invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025 in Fashion and Costume History. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses for the Fashion Design and Merchandising majors and the Liberal Arts core curriculum for a program with a strong pre-professional, collaborative orientation. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong analytical and historical knowledge of fashion and costume history, deep knowledge of modern disruptions within the fashion industry, and the ability to bridge history, theory, and practice. This role will also include managing and overseeing the Fashion archive collection. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to all racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups, and incorporate this understanding into teaching and learning experiences.
This position aligns with the School of Communication and the Arts’ mission to inspire students to be ethically responsible professionals, with an understanding of sustainable and social responsibilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph. D in Fashion or Costume History or a related discipline by the time of appointment
At least two years teaching experience in Fashion and Costume History related courses at the undergraduate level
A portfolio of skill sets that demonstrate expertise in subject matter
Evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
Essential Functions:
Teach a 21-credit course load of courses in ART 281: History of Costume and FASH 381: History of Modern Fashion, along with the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and honors program courses
Oversee all details surrounding the Fashion Archive collection
Meet with students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate
Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, and community/ industry outreach.
Engage in academic advising
Conduct research in the candidate’s area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of relevant teaching experience in a pre-professional fashion program
Demonstrated archival and curatorial garment experience
Interest in interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. Preferences will be given to those who apply by
September 30th , and applications will be accepted until
October 15th .
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan:
First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits:
Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
College pays 100% tuition only.
Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.
Type of Position:
Full-time, Tenure-Track Faculty
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
9
Work Schedule:
Time as required for teaching and service.
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist College Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be underrepresented.
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Assistant Professor in Fashion and Costume History
Department/School:
School of Communication & the Arts
Salary/Pay Rate:
$75,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The Fashion Program at Marist College invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2025 in Fashion and Costume History. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses for the Fashion Design and Merchandising majors and the Liberal Arts core curriculum for a program with a strong pre-professional, collaborative orientation. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong analytical and historical knowledge of fashion and costume history, deep knowledge of modern disruptions within the fashion industry, and the ability to bridge history, theory, and practice. This role will also include managing and overseeing the Fashion archive collection. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to all racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups, and incorporate this understanding into teaching and learning experiences.
This position aligns with the School of Communication and the Arts’ mission to inspire students to be ethically responsible professionals, with an understanding of sustainable and social responsibilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph. D in Fashion or Costume History or a related discipline by the time of appointment
At least two years teaching experience in Fashion and Costume History related courses at the undergraduate level
A portfolio of skill sets that demonstrate expertise in subject matter
Evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
Essential Functions:
Teach a 21-credit course load of courses in ART 281: History of Costume and FASH 381: History of Modern Fashion, along with the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and honors program courses
Oversee all details surrounding the Fashion Archive collection
Meet with students outside of class time for additional instruction as appropriate
Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, and community/ industry outreach.
Engage in academic advising
Conduct research in the candidate’s area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of relevant teaching experience in a pre-professional fashion program
Demonstrated archival and curatorial garment experience
Interest in interdepartmental and interdisciplinary collaboration
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. Preferences will be given to those who apply by
September 30th , and applications will be accepted until
October 15th .
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan:
First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits:
Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
College pays 100% tuition only.
Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.
Type of Position:
Full-time, Tenure-Track Faculty
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
9
Work Schedule:
Time as required for teaching and service.
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist College Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be underrepresented.
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