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The School of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach one section of DES 300 Soft Goods, Advanced Design, a three credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2026.

This advanced course challenges students to deepen their design practice through the development of complex soft-sewn, non-apparel products intended for production. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of construction techniques, advanced patternmaking, material innovation, and iterative prototyping. Students will deconstruct existing products to reverse-engineer functionality, apply user-centered research to inform design decisions, and critically evaluate interface, ergonomics, and usability. Integration of production methods, scalability, and sustainability considerations are embedded throughout the design process.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.