Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool

Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach courses in the Apparel and Merchandising program for spring 2026 academic year (9-month position). Qualified applicants will have the expertise to teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising, such as fashion industries, design appreciation, apparel construction, patternmaking, draping, historic textiles/costume, product development, merchandising, entrepreneurship, and/or fashion show production/event planning.

To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12:00 AM MST on July 1, 2026.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Supervision

Supervisor Name: Joan Anderson

Supervisor Title: Interim Department Head

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (eg. In fashion/apparel industry, business, or museums).

• Demonstrated university-level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

• Experience/expertise with industry software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CAD, Excel, Lectra, 3-D CLO, Optitex, PLM).

Application Instructions

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire at 12:00 AM MST on July 1, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.