Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing
Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing
- 513800
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Adjunct
Title: Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Merch, Hosp & Tour
Department: UNT-Merch & Digital Retailing-137300
Job Location: Denton
Salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications
FTE: Varies based on assignment
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Merchandising & Digital Retailing is home to the largest Fashion Merchandising program in the nation, the only Digital Retailing B.S. and, as of February 2018, the first consumer experience management degree. It develops talents for careers in the trend-driven, global retail marketplace.
Position Overview
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in one or more of the following subject areas:
• Buying
• Excel
• Trend analysis and forecasting
• Consumer behavior
• Global sourcing
• Styling
Examples of courses that may be available: 1) Profit-centered merchandising (Excel), 2) E-commerce platforms, 3) digital channels, 4) visual merchandising and promotion, 5) digital retail analytics, 6) consumer analytics and visualization, 7) trend analysis and forecasting, 8) consumer behavior, 9) global sourcing, 10) sustainable merchandising, 11) aesthetics and the environment, 12) brand development 13) social psychology of dress, 14) historic costume.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate courses using effective teaching methodologies that engage students in active learning.
2. Foster a supportive learning environment, providing students with constructive feedback and guidance on course content.
3. Monitor student progress through assignments, exams, and projects, ensuring fair and timely grading.
4. Provide availability outside of class to support student learning and professional development by maintaining office hours.
5. Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates should have expertise in one or more of the listed subject areas, along with relevant academic and/or industry experience.
Master's degree in merchandising or closely aligned field with graduate work or industry expertise in course content.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree required in retail/merchandising
Industry experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
