San Francisco State University, Department of Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Apparel Design & Merchandising beginning August 2025. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include product development, the social psychological aspects of clothing, and visual merchandising and promotion. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic department.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited program; one degree in apparel design & merchandising or related field.  Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students

About San Francisco State University

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection. SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

Mission Statement

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

About the Department

The Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel (FINA) Department is composed of major programs, uniquely woven together to provide students with an integrative experience which builds understanding of contemporary issues that impact the food, shelter, and clothing, needs of individuals, families, and communities.

At the heart of the FINA programs is the goal of providing an enriched educational experience that is built on the tenets of the family and consumer sciences (FCS) Body of Knowledge through research-based methods and practices that address quality of life issues.

Responsibilities 

The position requires predominantly undergraduate and graduate teaching in apparel design and merchandising, mentoring and advising predominantly undergraduate as well as graduate students, developing an active ongoing record of scholarship in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.

Compensation                                                         

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is:

$96,500.00 – $98,500.00 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year).

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.

Application Procedure

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins October 15, 2024, and continues until position is filled. To apply, please upload the following materials:

1. Cover letter (relating your experience to the required qualifications)

2. Curriculum vitae

3. A diversity statement that is no more than 500 words that provides an understanding of your capabilities to address diversity in support of SFSU’s diverse student and community populations. Please provide specific examples of how you have addressed diversity in your teaching, research, and service.

4. Samples of any of the following: scholarly papers, work portfolio, teaching philosophy, description of research interests, or other as relevant.

5. Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Please direct all questions about the position to Gus Vouchilas, Professor and FINA Chair, at gusv@sfsu.edu 

SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.  SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world. Visit the Strategic Planning website to learn more.

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU. SF State is a totally smoke-free campus.

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU).  CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California.  Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception.  While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.