FASHION DESIGN at the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
FOR FALL 2007
Garment by Melissa Serpcio, BFA 2006, Photo by Don Yoshida
The Fashion Design department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago seeks a three-year full-time Visiting Artist to teach in the core undergraduate fashion program. The successful candidate has expertise in fashion design with a strong emphasis in pattern-making and construction, teaching experience, and the ability to work closely with students to help them realize their designs. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants should demonstrate a desire to contribute to the creative, academic, and administrative leadership in the department, and the ability to place fashion in its wide, creative, cultural, and material context is essential.
Core teaching responsibilities include fashion design, pattern-making and construction. Applicants must have an active professional practice; teaching experience and knowledge of contemporary fashion theory are recommended.
Application procedure: For priority consideration, by May 1, 2007 please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of philosophy regarding both teaching and design work, examples of work (DVD, photos, slides, Powerpoint file, and/or website) to:
Fashion Design Search/ae
SAIC, Dean’s Office
37 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
Questions may be directed to Shanna Linn, Deans’ Office, at [email protected], or 312.899.7472. Consult http://www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 37 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60603
