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The American University of Paris invites applications for a teacher-researcher Assistant Professor position specializing in Fashion Studies, Fashion Cultures & Fashion Communication housed within the Department of Global Communications. Candidates should have cross-cultural expertise and academic training in Fashion Studies or Fashion Communications and Cultures . In addition to excellent scholarship, ideal candidates would have fashion industry experience and contacts. Complementary disciplinary expertise or industry experience in any of the following areas are of particular interest: sociology, cultural studies, material culture, digital media, emerging technologies, visual culture, sustainability, journalism, branding, advertising, PR. Qualifications : Ph.D. in Communications, Media studies, or a related discipline, with a strong emphasis on Fashion by time of appointment (August 1, 2020, pending final budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching committed to student learning within a liberal arts context. Solid academic training in fashion, communication, media studies, or visual culture methods and theories. Strong record in curriculum development. Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Strong research and publication potential in Fashion Studies. Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability to speak French is recommended but not required. European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while helpful, is not necessary at the time of application. We invite and encourage members of underrepresented populations to apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength. The Institution :  Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements USA and European-based universities. The Department:   Dedicated to the international and comparative study of communications, media and culture, the department houses two undergraduate majors, one in Global Communications and one in Journalism, an undergraduate minor in Cultural Anthropology and one in Political Communications and a dynamic MA program in Global Communications offering additional MA tracks in: Fashion; Development Communications; and Digital Cultures and Industries. The department has 12 full-time faculty, 6 part-time faculty, 140 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate students. www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communications www.aup.edu/academics/graduate/global-communications Responsibilities: The full-time teaching load consists of six courses per year. We will entertain applications from individuals interested in a half-time position. Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s Fashion Studies curriculum. The development of an undergraduate fashion program will be an immediate responsibility. Teaching in other areas of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum may be possible, including: visual culture, material culture, global digital media, transnational flows of identity and cultural value, critical cultural studies in branding, museums, and journalism. Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students. Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, advising students) Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration) Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged teacher-scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research for promotion. AUP follows an American model of academic promotion (Assistant, Associate, Professor).  

Responsibilities/Duties •            Based on Master Syllabus, design and teach assigned class session(s), leveraging digital content and multi-media resources in the classroom; •            Assess student engagement/understanding during each class session; •            Collect, grade, and report assignments and homework; •            Assess and monitor student progress and understanding throughout the course; •            Remediate student’s lack of prerequisite knowledge; •            Offer content help through various means; •            Select course materials as they reflect the Master Syllabus; •            Place the syllabus, readings, and homework on Blackboard; •            Maintain and update the syllabus and course materials; •            Set up online courses when relevant; •            Create new digital instruction materials; •            Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, and evaluation methods; •            Use evidence-based resources to improve and support teaching; •            Develop an area of expertise in the academic arena; •            Share teaching expertise with colleagues and others; •            Demonstrate integrity as a scholar; •            Provide required office hours; •            Effectively communicate with students via e-mail, phone or online discussion boards; •            Provide academic advice and guidance to students; •            Submit grades, on time, via the faculty portal; •            Manage incompletes and make-ups;   

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong.  It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees.  It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,400.  The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion. INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING The Institute of Textiles and Clothing is a constituent unit of the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, the pioneer of tertiary education in textiles and clothing in Hong Kong and the leading centre for education and research in the textile and clothing field in the region.  The Institute is home to a wide range of academic programmes covering subject disciplines from fashion and textile technology, fashion and textile design, fashion and textile marketing and merchandising, to fashion retailing and distribution.  These programmes are offered at various levels up to Doctoral degree in full-time and part-time learning modes.  Please visit the website at http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Institute. Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Fashion Business (Ref. 19081901) Duties The appointees will be required to: (a)    teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and supervise research students in the areas of digital marketing, sustainable fashion management or related areas; (b)    initiate, lead and participate in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in refereed journals and/or exhibitions as well as awards of research grants; (c)    undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (d)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Institute or his delegates.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a government-funded tertiary institution in Hong Kong.  It offers programmes at various levels including Doctorate, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees.  It has a full-time academic staff strength of around 1,400.  The total annual consolidated expenditure budget of the University is in excess of HK$7.4 billion. INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING The Institute of Textiles and Clothing is a constituent unit of the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, the pioneer of tertiary education in textiles and clothing in Hong Kong and the leading centre for education and research in the textile and clothing field in the region.  The Institute is home to a wide range of academic programmes covering subject disciplines from fashion and textile technology, fashion and textile design, fashion and textile marketing and merchandising, to fashion retailing and distribution.  These programmes are offered at various levels up to Doctoral degree in full-time and part-time learning modes.  Please visit the website at http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk for more information about the Institute. Assistant Professor / Research Assistant Professor in Fashion and Textile Technology (Ref. 19081902) Duties The appointee will be required to: (a)    teach and contribute to curriculum development at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and supervise research students; (b)    initiate, lead and participate in research, consultancy and other scholarly activities leading to publications in refereed journals and/or exhibitions as well as awards of research grants; (c)    undertake academic and departmental administrative duties; and (d)    perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Institute or his delegates.

Otis College of Art and Design is accepting applications for a full-time faculty appointment in the Fashion Design program. This position is responsible for teaching studio courses at the senior level. The position reports to the Chair of Fashion Design. Otis offers competitive compensation and benefits. Initial placement in rank is recommended by the Search Committee and requires review and approval of the Chair of the Rank & Promotion Committee and the Provost. The College does not grant faculty tenure; this is a renewable full-time faculty appointment subject to annual renewal based on a performance review.