Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Pool

Position: Apparel and Merchandising - Instructor - Open Pool
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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, pattern making, 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:
** Full Consideration Date:
** 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 $50,000 - $80,000# 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV# # 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.# # 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.#

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