Fashion Marketing Instructor - Richmond, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Employee Group:

Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

2

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Faculty Pay Scale

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Qualified Faculty List

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Travel Frequency:
External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Competition ID:

3312

FACULTY POSITION TITLE:
FASHION MARKETING (FMRK) INSTRUCTOR

Competition ID:
3312

POSITION TYPE:
Qualified Faculty List (QFL)

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.

KPU takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation.

We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem peoples.

FACULTY OVERVIEW
Imagine teaching in a new, cutting-edge facility backed by a 30-year history as an industry leader.

The Wilson School of Design (WSD), located on our Richmond campus, has eight different programs that encourage students to take risks and innovate in small, personalized classes offering intensive hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art equipment.

In this vibrant environment, KPU's Fashion Marketing (FMRK) Diploma program is globally positioned to continue developing exceptional graduates respected for their market-driven approach and forward-thinking skills.

Can you picture yourself working with dedicated students and colleagues integrating visual communication, marketing and business skills in a collaborative classroom? Come and be a part of our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The FMRK is seeking to hire for our Qualified Faculty List (QFL) which is utilized for Non-Regular type 1 contracts as they become available.

A non-regular Type 1 faculty member is a non-regular faculty member who is hired for a defined period, to teach specific courses or perform specific work such as substitutions, vacation coverage, short-term emergency hires and other work that is not expected to be ongoing.

The FMRK program is also vetting current instructors from across KPU to be inventoried for our QFL. Calendar descriptions for each course are included at the end of the posting.

We are seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses:

FMRK 1105 Digital Software for Marketing
FMRK 1205 Visual Communication for Fashion Marketing
FMRK 1215 Textile Science
FMRK 2120 Fashion Writing
FMRK 2205 Fashion Buying
FMRK 2260 Entrepreneurial eCommerce for Fashion Marketing

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty members of FMRK are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:

Curriculum development and review.
Assisting students outside of scheduled class time.
Preparation processes and site visits.
Service and representation of the programme on various university committees, internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum required qualifications include:

Postsecondary teaching experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Marketing or related disciplines or academic credentials
Experience appropriate to areas of responsibility and at least three years of related work experience
Minimum 3 years of postsecondary teaching experience or a teaching credential is preferred

APPLICATIONS

Applications must include:

Include your resume and cover letter.
The course numbers, course names, and updated calendar descriptions of all courses offered are listed below.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS

FMRK 1105 Digital Software for Fashion Marketing

Students will examine the capabilities of industry-standard productivity software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to develop solutions for fashion marketing related business activities.

They will create and edit fashion marketing-related artwork and digital media using design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

FMRK 1205 Visual Communication for Fashion Marketing

FMRK 1215 Textile Science

Students will develop their knowledge of how fabrics are created and incorporated into apparel products for effective fashion marketing communication purposes.

They will examine how factors such as industry issues, sourcing practices, labeling laws, fabric finishes, and care instructions affect apparel design, production, and marketing decisions.

FMRK 2120 Fashion Writing

FMRK 2205 Fashion Buying

Students will examine the financial aspects of merchandising and buying of consumer apparel products including pricing strategies, sales planning, purchasing retail inventories, and reporting.

Students will also analyze consumer trends, prac