Instructor (Fashion Design and Merchandising) (0085933T, CTAHR/FCS)

Description

Title: Instructor (I2) of Fashion Design and Merchandising

Position Number: 0085933T

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Date Posted: April 10, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous; first review of applications will begin May 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Full Time/Part Time: Full time, 9-month appointment

Additional Salary Information: Faculty Salary Schedule

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Other Conditions: Position Workload: 80% Instruction and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs. First review to begin May 1, 2026 or soon thereafter. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by April 30, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

The University of Hawai?i at Manoa (UHM) is an Indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The University of Hawai?i at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system, and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region. University of Hawai?i is one of a few MSI-LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post-graduate certificates.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) seeks an instructor to support the academic services of the Fashion Design and Merchandising program in the Family Consumer Sciences department. The instructor will teach 5-6 courses per year (18 credits), including both FDM core and required elective courses. The instructor will also advise FDM undergraduate majors in areas related to professional advancement in the field. (e.g., graduate studies; fashion design and merchandising occupations).

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction (80%)

1. Teach or co-teach 18-24 credit hour courses per year or teaching equivalent workload, especially large, introductory lecture/lab sections, in alignment with departmental needs and priorities.
2. Use evidence-based pedagogy and high-impact practices (field experiences, service learning, industry projects, etc.).
3. Provide service and contribute to Fashion Design and Merchandising curriculum and program development, including planning for a graduate program, and collaborating with community and industry partners.
4. Advise and mentor undergraduates and contribute to student clubs.

Service (20%)

1. Coordinate student training and supervision activities at CTAHR.
2. Build and sustain partnerships with Hawai?i communities and industry partners to support in workforce development.
3. Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement; promotion, recruitment, and other activities in the FDM and serve on departmental/college/university committees.
4. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Fashion design and merchandise disciplines or related field from an accredited university/institution by time of appointment.
2. Teaching experience and evidence of strong teaching skills, both in person and online, and the ability to direct group discussions.
3. Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, colleagues, and adaptability across a variety of learning/academic contexts.

Desirable Qualifications

1. PhD from a college or university of recognized standing in Fashion design and merchandise, or in a related field.
2. Experience in the following content areas/specialization: digital innovation in retailing, marketing, and promotion; AI applications; and big data analysis.
3. College teaching experience; Demonstrated teaching ability and evidence of strong teaching skills at the undergraduate level.
4. Experience working in the fashion industry (Work experience with digital retailing, marketing, and promotion is welcome.)

TO APPLY: Click in the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Submit the following as a single PDF as your NEOGOV attachment:

1. Cover letter (describing qualifications, course interests (livestock and/or aquaculture), and alignment with duties.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV);
3. Statement of extension teaching (no more than 2 pages outlining pedagogy and plans for hands-on learning in Hawaii’s terrestrial and aquatic systems);
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summaries of student evaluations, sample syllabus/lab, or peer review);
5. Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
6. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries: Dr. Rajesh Jha, rjha@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/