Visiting Professor, Fashion Design
This position is no longer open.
School of Architecture & Design
Department: Design
Campus: Beirut
Discipline: Fashion Design
The Department of Design at the School of Architecture & Design invites applicants for a visiting professor faculty faculty position for fall 2015. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in the practice of fashion design with an in-depth knowledge of the global fashion industry with an expertise in fashion design in the delivery of high quality, vibrant and challenging learning experiences that inspire students to achieve their full potential. Desirable is the ability to successfully take students through the entire process from design to realized prototypes. Knowledge of outerwear and soft tailoring will be advantageous.
The candidate will be teaching the following courses:
FAS 341 Construction I
3 credits
This studio introduces the hands-on craft and skill of basic patternmaking and the methods of measuring and sizing in translating design concepts into 3D form. Topics covered include: textile technology, layout drafting and cutting, draping using forms to achieve basic garment components- bodices (tops and jackets), dresses, skirts, trousers, seams, lining and hems, lace-up, zippers and buttons, darts and pleats, sleeves and cuffs, collars- as well as hand and machine sewing and finishing. Visits will be made to local factories to observe the commercial process of producing garments on a mass quantity scale.
FAS 342 Construction II
3 credits
This is an advanced course in the technical construction of garments and accessories. Advanced pattern drafting, sewing techniques, challenging fabric choices that elaborate on knitwear yarns and textures, extensible/stretch fabrics and micro fabrics, hybridization of textiles in structure, texture and connections, knitwear hand and machine techniques (yarn technology, card punching for flat and circular machines), crocheting, embroidery and embellishment of fabrics such as quilting, cartridge pleating and trapunto are all explored in this course, which will give students a thorough knowledge of their craft. The course is also supported by guided tours of couture houses to observe how sophisticated garments are produced.
For more information on the courses, check the below link
http://sard.lau.edu.lb/departments-institutes/design/fd-courses.php
Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have a master’s degree in fashion design or related fields and five years of teaching experience.
Duration of Position: This position will open in fall 2015 (which starts in September 2015) and is renewed on a term-by-term basis.
Application:
Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV with names of three references, and the following:
- Professional portfolio with examples of professional work (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: February 2, 2015
Notifications will be sent by: March 10, 2015
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/.