Assistant Lecturer of Fashion Industry Studies

The Department of Applied Business Studies at Ball State University welcomes applications for a full-time contract faculty position available for the 2025-2026 academic year teaching Fashion Industry Studies.

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The Department of Applied Business Studies at Ball State University has a full-time contract faculty position available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Primary responsibilities include teaching twelve semester hours each fall and spring semester focusing on Fashion undergraduate courses which may be delivered on campus or online.

Education: Master's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or related discipline by date of appointment.

C-suite experience in Fashion Industry Studies; record of successful teaching of Fashion or related field; willingness to work with Fashion industry; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work cooperatively and interact effectively with faculty and staff to contribute to the strategic plan of the department, college and university.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Miller College of Business. Department of Applied Business Studies

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

Sotiris Hji-Avgoustis, Chairperson, Applied Business Studies Department, 765-285-5922, shjiavgousti@bsu.edu