Position Summary:
The Program Director of Fashion Merchandising is responsible for overall
program development, management, and future academic direction, aligning with
the university’s mission and strategic plan. The Director will have extensive
knowledge of the fashion industry and instructional experience. The selected
candidate will report to the Dean and collaborate with university leadership to
expand opportunities for students and faculty.
The Fashion Merchandising program prepares students for careers across
the fashion industry, including retail buying, merchandising, brand management,
and fashion marketing. The program delivers a comprehensive education focused
on both creative and business aspects of fashion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with
university leadership to develop and expand fashion merchandising
facilities, including visual merchandising labs, retail simulation spaces,
and potential student-run retail concepts.
- Develop and
continuously update the B.S. Fashion Merchandising curriculum to reflect
evolving industry trends technologies, and best practice.
- Schedule and
organize classes, workshops, and fashion-related events for students.
- Participate in
academic and university-wide committees; represent the university at community,
regional, and industry events within the fashion and retail sectors.
- Grow the
Fashion Merchandising program by establishing, maintaining, and expanding
partnerships with fashion brands, retailers, showrooms, and e-commerce
companies to provide internships and experiential learning opportunities.
- Plan and coordinate
industry experiences such as market visits, trade shows, fashion weeks,
and company site visits.
- Provide
classroom instruction and academic support as needed.
- Supervise and
mentor faculty and staff while fostering professional development
opportunities.
- Collaborate
with Student Affairs and Admissions to support recruitment, retention, and
enrollment initiatives.
- Prepare reports
related to program accreditation, student learning outcomes, and academic program
reviews.
- Perform other
duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, Experience:
- Established
teaching record in higher education, preferably in fashion merchandising
or a related field.
- Administrative
experience managing teams and overseeing program development, ideally in
an academic setting.
- Strong
understanding of the fashion industry, including retail, wholesale, and
digital commerce.
- Excellent oral,
written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated
ability to build and maintain industry partnerships within fashion, retail, and
merchandising sectors.
Education Requirements:
- Master’s degree
(or equivalent) in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Business, Retail
Management, or a related field.
- Relevant
professional experience in the fashion industry (e.g., buying,
merchandising, brand management, or retail operations).
- Industry
certifications or specialized training (e.g., retail analytics, fashion
business certifications, or visual merchandising credentials) preferred.
About LIU Brooklyn
LIU
Brooklyn campus enables students to realize their full potential as
ethically grounded, intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global
citizens. The campus offers more professional programs in health care than any
other campus in the New York metropolitan area, including the Arnold and Marie
Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science, and The Harriet Rothkopf
Heilbrunn School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to Kumble Theater for the
Performing Arts, a dynamic performance venue designed to nourish students’
artistic exploration, and Division I sports teams.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.