[Commlist] Assistant Professor in Fashion Studies, American University of Paris

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 
<http://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communications>

www.aup.edu/academics/graduate/global-communications 
<http://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).

*Applications: *Please submit your application through 
http://apply.interfolio.com/69734 to include

·cover letter

·curriculum vitae

·statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness

·statement of research interests

·a writing sample of recent scholarship

·three confidential letters of reference

Applications should be received by November 15, 2019**for full 
consideration.


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