Assistant​/Associate Professor of Practice in Fashion Merchandising

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Fashion Merchandising

• Requisition
  : F
• Rank
  :
  Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt
• Hiring Salary
  :
  Commensurate with education and experience.
• Position Type
  :
  Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
• College
  :
  College of Health Sciences
• Department
  :
  Dept of Human Sciences
• Open Date
  : 01/27/2026
• Quicklink
  :
• Contact Name
  :
  Dr. Keila Tyner
• Title
  :
  Interim Department Chair
• Contact Address
  :
  Human Sciences Department, Box 2177, Huntsville, Texas 77341
• Contact Phone
  :
• Contact Email
  : kxt
  033

The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Fashion Merchandising. The Department offers a 100% online Bachelor of Science and a minor in Fashion Merchandising, with Fashion Merchandising majors required to minor in Business.

• Teach courses in the Fashion Merchandising program, particularly courses related to the social and psychological aspects of dress, product development, branding, trend forecasting, and promotions.
• Maintain and develop industry partnerships; participate in department, college, university, and professional activities.
• Assist the Program Coordinator and Chair with student education and recruitment; advise and mentor students in internship and career development.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in Fashion or Apparel Merchandising, Textiles and Clothing, or related field.

Experience teaching at the university level; professional industry experience; and a willingness to obtain online teaching certification at Sam Houston State University. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

• Preferred qualifications include:
  Minimum of three years teaching at the university level; doctoral degree. Minimum of three years of professional industry experience.
• Proficiency in online LMS platforms such as Canvas or Blackboard; experience with synchronous and asynchronous online course delivery.
• Ability to advise and mentor student groups, competitions, and scholarships. The ability to recruit students, engage community partners, and develop and maintain industry partnerships.

This position will begin in Fall 2026. Interested applicants should submit the following required documents:
Cover letter detailing the applicant’s interest in the position;
Curriculum Vita; a statement of teaching philosophy; names and contact information for three professional references; along with three letters of recommendation.

Yes

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report