Part-Time Instructor, Fashion Design (Styling)
This position is no longer open.
School of Architecture & Design
Department: Design
Campus: Beirut
Vacancy Date: Summer 2016
Image-makers and stylists are amongst fashion’s most powerful figures, creating aesthetics that transcend boundaries and influence popular culture at the highest level. This is especially important in a developing economy and the ability to create images that challenge expectations will direct the understanding of a new fashion aesthetic.
This intensive program takes students through the planning, coordination and technical aspects in creating cutting edge fashion imagery for menswear, womenswear and unisex garments. The candidate’s role is to engage with and nurture creative thinking through lectures, workshops and site specific photoshoots. All aspects of styling are covered with examples from leading photographers, stylists and image makers.
The course to be taught is Styling
FAS383 Styling [3cr.]
The status of the stylist has shifted from a supportive role in fashion shoots to taking the helm of fashion publications and houses. This studio introduces students to the considerations required to make a successful stylist. This includes: the agenda of a shoot, whether concept of commercially driven, coordinating a hair and make-up team, set design, the model and photographer. An overview of magazines both online and print will be reviewed as a starting point to analyze types of content and features. Students learn through lectures, seminars, independent research and practical demonstrations.
For more information on the program, check the following link:
http://sard.lau.edu.lb/departments-institutes/design/fd-courses.php
Minimum Requirements: Fashion Styling or equivalent degree with teaching experience.
Duration of position: This position will open in summer 2016 (which starts in June 2016).
Application Process: Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, the courses which they are qualified to teach, a CV with names of three references, and the following:
- Professional portfolio with examples of design projects (PDF, 15 pages maximum)
- Teaching portfolio with examples of syllabi and students’ work (PDF, 15 pages maximum)
The application should be sent by email to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.
Applications deadline: May 3, 2016.
Notifications will be sent by: May 16, 2016.
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb