Job Description

ASU FIDM invites applications for Summer Session Instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Fashion at our locations in Downtown Phoenix and the ASU California Center in Los Angeles, and through online instruction.

We are seeking session instructors with expertise in various areas of fashion. Specializations may include design, construction, patternmaking, accessories, textile design, fashion styling, merchandising, or focused segments such as high-end fashion, mass-market fashion, or sustainable fashion.

These positions are one summer semester appointment, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical summer instructor course load is one to two classes per summer semester.

Essential duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as session instructors may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Session instructors assignments are paid $1,500 per credit hour over the length of the session.

Anticipated start date is: Summer 2026, session A, B and/or C

For more information about ASU FIDM, please visit asufidm.asu.edu

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience or a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to teaching excellence

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional development in relevant field
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience

Application Instructions

This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/182972 the following:

• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number- DO NOT USE CURRENT ASU EMPLOYEES)

The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Regan Fisher, regan.fisher@asu.edu

The application deadline is 5/18/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

Summer instructor vacancy announcements will be posted on a summer semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current summer semester are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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