Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- Listed
- 3 days ago
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 the 2026-27 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.
Salary Range
$60,000 - $80,000
Essential Job Duties
- Teach courses in apparel design, product development, and/or merchandising.
Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
Supervision
This position reports to the Department Head of Design and Merchandising.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of industry experience (e.g., 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).
To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting
- Cover letter
- CV or resume
- Portfolio or work samples optional
Additional information
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 on January 31, 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
- Review our detailed benefits information here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
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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.
- 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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.
From CSU System's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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