Tenure-Track Faculty in Fashion Design Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Tenure-Track Faculty in Fashion Design
Framingham State University
in Framingham, MA

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Full-Time

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06/16/2025

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Fashion and Textile Design Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose – meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nation’s first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers’ college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast. FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU seven Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and led to our recognition in the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community. FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities. Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach “truth in theory and principle…truth in spirit and motive…truth in manner and form…truth intellectual and truth moral.” Early leaders found this motto “speaks of sincerity of spirit…of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement.”

LIVE TO THE TRUTH

aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Framingham State University Fashion Design and Retailing Department seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin September 1, 2026. The Fashion Design and Retailing Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, with majors in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. The program has six full-time faculty members, and class sizes of 15-35 students. Our nationally recognized faculty is dedicated to teaching and leadership in professional organizations. The comprehensive and dynamic curriculum infuses computer technology throughout, reflecting current industry standards and applications. The Department houses a clothing and textiles resource center and study collection. Strong relationships with industry partners in the Greater Boston area provide opportunities for student internships and field studies. For more information about the Fashion Design and Retailing Department, go to www.framingham.edu/fashion. The position may involve undergraduate teaching in core courses such as: Consumer Textiles, Fashion – Designer to Consumer, and/or Research Methods for the Fashion Industry. Additional responsibilities include advising students, curriculum development, service to the university and department, and scholarly endeavors. Framingham State University is dedicated to effective teaching. The candidate should show evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional growth.

This position requires expertise in:

apparel design (including fashion illustration), computer technology related to design (e.g., Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and/or experience in 3D patternmaking software such CLO, Gerber Accumark, Optitex, VStitcher, or Browzewear), apparel construction, pattern making and draping, and/or product development.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or MFA in apparel design or related field is required. ABD status will be considered, but PhD must be completed prior to start date, September 1, 2026.
Related professional/industry experience, scholarly competence, and/or evidence of effective teaching at the University level required.
Experience with or a demonstrated willingness to participate in teaching, mentoring, research, or service activities that promote the growth of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive academic environment.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit at a faculty rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA contract. A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $65,000-70,000. Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions. Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting: Cover Letter addressing teaching philosophy and any areas of specialization/expertise,
CV/Resume,
Equity and Inclusion Statement•, and
Names and contact information for three professional references (references are not automatically contacted at the time of application). •The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the University’s efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials. Official transcripts must be submitted upon appointment. Candidates should apply by December 5, 2025, for full consideration. However, the position may remain open until filled. Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket. Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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