Ranked Faculty – Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Apparel, Merchandising & Design

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St. Catherine University and the Fashion, Design, and Merchandising department invites applications for a full-time tenure track Ranked Faculty- Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising.

The undergraduate college at St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) is one of only six US institutions, both a women’s college and a minority-serving institution. Based in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. Kate’s is home to a diverse group of around 3,500 students in varying disciplines and degree levels. The Department of Fashion, Design, and Merchandising is at the forefront of innovative education. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that spans a wide range of design and merchandising courses, with sustainability seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our programs. We are actively seeking passionate and forward-thinking applicants eager to contribute to the growth and expansion of our programs.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 4-6 fashion courses.
• Lead administrative functions of the department.
• The faculty will design and deliver on-campus, hybrid, and online curricula required for fashion foundational and fashion merchandising students.
• Provide career support: build partnerships with major fashion employers in the Twin Cities to give students greater access to guest speakers, internships, and jobs.
• Provide mentoring support to students within and outside of the classroom.
• Help students expand their professional networks and secure career opportunities.
• Retain and attract students to drive program growth.
• Revise curriculum to keep it current and meet the needs of the market.
• Support marketing efforts for the fashion major and provide representation at Admission and recruiting events.
• Engage in productive scholarship.
• Assist with annual Katwalk and summer workshop.
• Manage Department’s dress collection.

Salary Range: $66-90,000

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in fashion merchandising or related field with teaching or industry experience.
• 2 years of industry experience in fashion related field
• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Experience teaching and mentoring diverse student populations.
• A commitment to sustainability in fashion.
• Must be available to teach courses on campus, hybrid, or online.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry ties to help build partnerships with major fashion and retail employers in the Twin Cities area to provide students with greater access to guest speakers, internships, and jobs.
• Experience in fashion marketing. This faculty member will support department and university marketing efforts and provide representation at Admission events.
• Experience in creating online programming in fashion merchandising

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220289-FAC
Posting Start Date: 01/03/2025
Application Deadline: 1/31/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9524

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

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