Fashion Marketing Instructor

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:

• Post-secondary 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 post-secondary teaching experience or a teaching credential is preferred

APPLICATIONS
Applications must include:

• Include your resume and cover letter.
• Within the cover letter specify each course number and name that you are applying for. In addition, provide a rationale for the courses you are applying to teach. 
• Include copies of post-secondary transcripts in your application. 
• 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  
Students will develop their fashion communication skills in a visual context. They will explore the fundamental elements and principles of design, and apply them to current visual fashion marketing strategies. Students will experiment with visual concepts using fashion figures, terminology, and fashion products such as apparel and accessories. They will create a variety of fashion marketing images to increase their visual literacy in relation to prevailing industry formats.

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  
Students will examine techniques for effective writing in the context of fashion marketing and promotion. Students will practice various fashion writing techniques in areas such as digital media, advertising, public relations copy, editorial print, and web content. Students will apply research, critical thinking, and writing skills using case studies and industry profiles.

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, practice merchandise management skills, and assess productivity.

FMRK 2260 Entrepreneurial eCommerce for Fashion Marketing  
Students will identify key concepts of eCommerce for sales and marketing as part of the global apparel industry. Through exploration of eCommerce platforms, students will evaluate solutions for a variety of business models. They will investigate components such as performance metrics, electronic payment system, internet and privacy laws, and security issues in order to examine eCommerce applications for fashion entrepreneurs.

SALARY INFORMATION: 
Placement on the will be dependent on the level of education and relevant teaching experience.  Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.  

Why Join KPU? 

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers   
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment 
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan 
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc 
• Vacation, Professional Development and Accountable Time  
• Maternity and parental leave top-up 
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails 
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes 
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester 
• Inhouse training and development 
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc. 
• Intercampus shuttle 
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services 
• Clubs: Jeopardy, Toastmasters, E-sports, Ted Talks etc. 
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)   

Note to Applicants: 
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. 

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check