Spring 2027 Fashion Studies Adjunct Professor
St. John's University
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202600083
Location: Queens Campus, NY
Department:
Closing: 1/20/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Division/Department Information
- The Division of Administration & Economics houses the B.S. in Fashion Studies, Program the B.S. in Enterprise Regulation: Profit and Non-Profit, and the A.S. Program in Business Administration.
- The Fashion Studies Program provides students with knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in the industry. The program provides a comprehensive, in-depth, and global approach to studying the business aspects of the fashion industry. The core curriculum consists of courses in various areas of fashion, business, ethics, and sustainability. Foundational knowledge and skills in fashion studies are supported.
- The Enterprise Regulation: The Profit and Non-Profit program focus on the business industry's fundamental competencies, which are vital for the field's future managers. The core curriculum in the liberal arts will provide students with the broad knowledge and strong communication skills that today's employers expect of well-educated professionals. Business Law knowledge will facilitate effective managers and facilitate effective managers while also cultivating creativity, leadership skills and entrepreneurial abilities that are in wide demand in the business arena. This program provides students with business law knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in the business industry.
- Internships are an integral part of our programs. Internships may be completed in New York and at one of the University's global campuses, locations in Rome, Paris, and Limerick, Ireland.
- The St. John's Community provides internship guidance, mentoring students and provides students with the tutelage to succeed in their chosen career.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The Fashion Studies Program provides students with the knowledge skills and experience to succeed in the industry. The program provides a comprehensive-in-depth and global approach to studying the business aspects of the fashion industry. The core curriculum consists of courses in various areas of fashion business, ethics, and sustainability. Foundational knowledge and skills in fashion studies are supported. The adjunct professor should be familiar with the digital fashion process. The adjunct professor should be comfortable teaching various courses such as: Current Issues in Fashion, Color in Life and Fashion, Construction of Denim: Past, Present and Future, and Retailing just to name a few of the courses.
Competencies, Education, Experience
Qualifications
All applicants must hold a master's degree; industry experience is needed. Must demonstrate a proficiency in the field of Fashion.
Supplemental Information
Application Process
Applicants need to submit their CV which needs to include their teaching experience and courses taught and their industry experience to the St. John's University website at St John's adjunct faculty career page
• Please send letter of application, resume and three letters of reference • Contact Dr. Almerinda Forte, Chair, fortea@stjohns.edu for questions regarding the position
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is Adjunct Instructor $1,803 per contact hour, Adjunct Assistant $1,906 per contact hour, Adjunct Associate $2,009 per contact hour, and Adjunct Professor $2,215 per contact hour. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer
St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
