Career Opportunities

Visiting Faculty, Fashion Design

This position is no longer open.

The Department of Art & Design in the School of Architecture & Design at the Lebanese American University is now accepting applications for a visiting faculty at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor levels, or Lecturer level, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is for the academic year 2019-20, with the successful candidate teaching studios that take the student from research and design all the way through to garment manufacture. A proven track record also demonstrates how students mature into fashion designers with a clear vision and identity. The courses listed in the link below give an overview of the program and it is advisable to read these whilst preparing your application:

http://sard.lau.edu.lb/departments-institutes/design/fd-courses.php

This role supports and develops the emerging aesthetic of contemporary practice within the program. Young designers are exploring menswear, womenswear, unisex outcomes, tailoring, textiles, contour/ sportswear in a multi-disciplinary program that nurtures individual practice. The successful candidate will be able to work across a number of interconnected disciplines and with a team who strive for excellence.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Fashion Design with teaching experience.

This position will be open in fall 2019, which starts by mid-August and is renewed on a yearly basis according to university policies that apply to visiting faculty.

More information on faculty personnel policies.

Application Process

Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular Teaching Pedagogy, a CV, a Portfolio of Student Work and a Portfolio of Personal Work, as well as examples of scholarly work: thesis research, papers, articles, and syllabi of courses taught. The application should be sent to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb specifying the job title in the subject line.

Applications deadline: November 30, 2018

Notifications will be sent by: January 21, 2019

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.