Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Rank), Graduate Department

Overview Join our community of dedicated professionals. LIM’s faculty and staff form a community of professionals committed to providing a superior educational experience centered around the business of fashion and lifestyle. Fostering a culture of professionalism, communication, and teamwork, LIM College strives to provide a friendly and comfortable working environment characterized by trust, diversity, and respect. Location: New York, NY Job Id: 584 # of Openings: 1 LIM College - The Business of Fashion & Lifestyle is currently seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Professor, Graduate Studies Department Position details GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1939 and located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College is focused on the global business of fashion and lifestyle. Offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degree programs, LIM prepares students for career success via an immersive approach grounded in real-world experience and learning by doing required internships. LIM College’s commitment to excellence in business education ensures graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers, as evidenced by a Career Outcomes Rate of 96% for the Class of 2022. Alumni excel throughout all areas of fashion and lifestyle and have gone on to work for companies such as Chanel, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Ross Stores, The Financial Times, Ulta Beauty, Google, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cannabis Creative, and The National Football League. POSITION PURPOSE: Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching, providing service to the college, and scholarship in the field. She/he contributes to the department’s curriculum in the areas of graduate studies and assists the Dean in the mentoring of adjunct faculty teaching these courses. Expectations to teach in the graduate program require day and evening hours, and to help lead at least one weekend residency per semester. SALARY RANGE: $78,850 - $83,000 / Annually Responsibilities Teach a total of 24 credits per academic year (rotating between fall, spring, summer to provide coverage all year) Perform academic advisement for graduate students Help in the recruitment efforts of graduate students Recruit, interview and recommend adjunct professors to the Dean for hire Stay current with innovative teaching methods and industry developments Contribute to the profession through research, consulting, presentations, and/or publications Work closely with students outside of the classroom as a faculty mentor Assist the Dean and other faculty in course and program assessment as well as curriculum development Assist the Dean and other faculty in norming core courses Conduct observations of faculty as assigned by Dean Work closely with other faculty as a mentor and resource Serve on the Faculty Council and standing committees Contribute to college-wide programs such as Open House Actively engage with the field through relevant association memberships Perform other duties as assigned Performance measurements Quality of teaching (Course evaluations) show high scores Annual goals for teaching, service and scholarship are met Good communication and coordination with members of the College community Learning outcomes processes are correct and sustained Reports are completed accurately and on time Requirements Education: Terminal degree (Doctorate, MFA, or JD) preferred. MBA is required (except for those holding an MA/MS/MPS with 10 years of experience at the director/buyer level) Required Knowledge: Knowledge of fields/functions taught within the FMRM & GFSCM majors. Strong knowledge of omnichannel retail transformation, digital commerce, and technology-enabled merchandising and planning. An openness to AI as a tool and instilling in students ethical methods of applying AI within both schoolwork and industry. Preference will be given to candidates with buying and merchandising or sourcing experience, including P&L responsibility. Managerial level (Non-Accounting) experience with financial statements preferred Experience Required: College-level teaching experience; minimum of 5 years teaching experience, 3 years of which should be at the graduate level; At least 5 years corporate office industry experience at the Director-level (or full Buyer) or higher. Curriculum development experience strongly preferred. Experience with developing cocurricular events strongly preferred. Experience with course and program level assessment preferred Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication and technological skills. Demonstrated history of initiative. Ability to mentor adjunct faculty Good interpersonal and public relations skills. Superior analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities. Project management and organizational skills. Able to work well in a team environment. Work perks College Closed for Summer Fridays Tuition Remission or Tuition Exchange 6 Weeks of Paid Holidays Birthday Day to Celebrate your Birthday 2-4 weeks of vacation based on longevity; 7 sick days annually #J-18808-Ljbffr