[Commlist] Job: Asst. Prof in Fashion Media at SMU

Job — Assistant Professor of Fashion Media at SMU

The Division of Journalism seeks candidates for a tenure-track position 
to teach in the division's popular Fashion Media program beginning 
August 2024. The successful candidate will join the division at an 
exciting period of expansion and innovation, and our new colleague will 
play a key role in shaping the curriculum and reimagining the program. 
As such, the successful candidate must have appropriate research and/or 
creative output for a tenure-track position and be an engaged teacher 
and mentor. The typical teaching load for this position is 2/3.

Specifically, we seek candidates with an interest in fashion and 
creative processes, ideally with a background in fashion history, 
fashion design and/or trend forecasting. Candidates who also have 
experience in media production (e.g., journalism, advertising, social, 
exhibition catalogs) are encouraged to apply.

While an appointment at the rank of assistant professor is anticipated, 
extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered.

*Minimum Qualifications: ***

  * Master's degree in a fashion-, communication- or journalism-related
    field required; A terminal degree (MFA/Ph.D.) preferred but not
    required.
  * Ability to conduct research or creative endeavors at a nationally or
    internationally recognized level
  * Ability to teach classes in fashion history, fashion design and
    fashion business

We're especially interested in hearing from applicants who have:

  * Prior collegiate-level teaching experience;
  * A background in or knowledge of media production; and/or
  * A background or interest in fashion from marginalized or
    underrepresented groups.

Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio at 
https://apply.interfolio.com/132426:

 1. A formal letter of application addressing teaching philosophy and
    interests;
 2. A C.V.;
 3. A statement of research or/and creative interests; and,
 4. A list of three references with contact information (references will
    not be contacted without the applicant's knowledge).

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be 
received by October 31, 2023, but the committee will continue to accept 
applications until the position is filled.

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Questions may be directed to the search chair, Ethan Lascity, 
(elascity /at/ smu.edu).

*SMU, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, 
is***an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and 
scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is 
dedicated**to**academic excellence. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a 
culturally rich arts and global business center, offering exceptional 
museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.

*The Division of Journalism,***housed within Meadows School of the Arts, 
is home to nearly 200 majors across degree programs in Fashion Media and 
Journalism, along with business and sports journalism concentrations.


      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

*Southern Methodist University***(SMU) will not discriminate in any 
employment practice, education program, education activity, or 
admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, 
age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU's 
commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis 
of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Executive 
Director for Access and Equity/Title IX1 Coordinator is designated to 
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the 
prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Executive 
Director/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins 
Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 
214-768-3601, (accessequity /at/ smu.edu). Inquiries regarding the application 
of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil 
Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

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