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The Department of Human Ecology at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Fashion & Textiles with a focus on design beginning Fall 2026. This is a tenure-track position. Expectations include teaching required courses in the Fashion & Textiles curriculum, research and/or creative activity in the discipline, and service to the department, school, and university. Candidates must demonstrate continued growth for consideration in tenure and promotion decisions.

The Fashion and Textiles program, housed in the Department of Human Ecology, includes concentrations in design and merchandising, and it also offers a one-year visiting student program with the Fashion Institute of Technology. The Department of Human Ecology offers programs in Human Development & Family Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fashion & Textiles, and Food Service & Restaurant Administration. Our mission is to prepare competent professionals capable of developing solutions to the numerous complex issues affecting the well-being of individuals, families, consumers and communities.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/human-ecology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

+ Teaching undergraduate design courses to meet department needs, specifically:

+ Fashion Illustration

+ Apparel Construction

+ Tailoring

+ Flat Pattern Making

+ Computer-Aided Fashion Design

+ Research/creative activity in the discipline

+ Service to the department, school, and university, including advising students

Salary: $60,000 - $64,700 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in fashion design or a related field. ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by the issuing institution upon start of employment.

Additional:

+ Demonstrated evidence operating computer-aided design software or digital textile printing tools in teaching and research contexts.

Preferred:

+ Evidence of teaching required courses in:

+ Fashion Illustration

+ Apparel Construction

+ Tailoring

+ Flat Pattern Making

+ Computer-Aided Fashion Design

+ Experience in teaching, mentoring, and/or research.

+ Experience working with or serving diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.