What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranked Faculty - Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising position at St. Catherine University?
Position Summary Information
Advertisement St. Catherine University and the Fashion, Design, and Merchandising department invites applications for a full-time tenure track Ranked Faculty- Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising.
The undergraduate college at St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) is one of only six US institutions, both a women’s college and a minority-serving institution. Based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. Kate’s is home to a diverse group of around 3,500 students in varying disciplines and degree levels. The Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising is at the forefront of innovative education. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that spans a wide range of design and merchandising courses, with sustainability seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our programs. We are actively seeking passionate and forward-thinking applicants eager to contribute to the growth and expansion of our programs.
Responsibilities :
- Teach 4-6 fashion courses.
- Lead administrative functions of the department.
- The faculty will design and deliver on-campus, hybrid, and online curricula required for fashion foundational and fashion merchandising students.
- Provide career support : build partnerships with major fashion employers in the Twin Cities to give students greater access to guest speakers, internships, and jobs.
- Provide mentoring support to students within and outside of the classroom.
- Help students expand their professional networks and secure career opportunities.
- Retain and attract students to drive program growth.
- Revise curriculum to keep it current and meet the needs of the market.
- Support marketing efforts for the fashion major and provide representation at Admission and recruiting events.
- Engage in productive scholarship.
- Assist with annual Katwalk and summer workshop.
- Manage Department’s dress collection.
Salary Range : $66-90,000
Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include :
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening / weekend / online formats. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency.
Salary : $66,000 - $90,000
