Tenure Track
Applied Design Chairperson
The Department of Applied Design seeks candidates for the role of Department Chairperson. Tenured, Associate Professor/Professor Chair position beginning January 1, 2025. The position will lead the Department of Applied Design with programs in Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design, and Interior Design.
This is an exciting time for a growing department. We are looking for a proven leader who possesses a deep understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of the programs; is committed to excellence in education, research, and service; and possesses the ability to work effectively with stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry representatives, public and private funding agencies and other units within the college and university. The Chair’s duties include:
Demonstrate and provide academic leadership, act as advocate and liaison for the department, support student achievement, administer and manage the academic unit, lead departmental personnel matters, foster collegiality, celebrate successes, and contribute to the development and articulation of a vision for a diverse multi-disciplinary department.
Develop and maintain contacts with external professionals and industry connections, engage alumni in active participation with program areas, and assist in the recruitment of donors and fundraising.
Manage faculty appointments and development including, but not limited to, recruitment, reappointments, promotion and tenure, annual faculty evaluation, and demonstrate knowledge about current technology.
Maintain oversight of all financial matters of the department. Demonstrate experience with external accreditation processes (e.g. SACS, NASAD, CIDA), maintain productive scholarship, and teach one course (3 s.h) per semester.
Full announcement will be posted soon.
Apparel Design & Merchandising
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. The Industrial and Interior Design programs are recognized as top 25 programs in the U.S. among their respective disciplines.
Applied Design’s 16 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping labs, computer labs, and designated classrooms. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
The Apparel Design and Merchandising program focuses on design, merchandising and marketing of apparel and textile products providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the global apparel and textile complex. Students acquire the skills necessary for the process of apparel product development from concept to consumer including design, production, distribution, marketing and merchandising. Students meet challenging classroom and studio experiences, engage with industry professionals and collaborative opportunities, and participate in field trips and study trips to New York and Europe. Students are required to complete an internship, and ADM program graduates have obtained industry positions in all aspects of the apparel and textile complex.
Full announcement and to apply visit appstate.peopleadmin.com
Full-Time (one year) and Part-Time
Individuals with a background in Apparel Design, Merchandising, Industrial Design, Interior Design or a related field interested in joining our department should email a letter of interest and resume to Michael Rall, Interim Department Chairperson [Rallma@appstate.edu]. Lecturer and Adjunct positions available.