Lecturer in Furnishings and Interiors

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The Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors is a unit of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia. The department has 17 faculty members, 290 undergraduates majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Furnishings and Interiors, and 30+ graduate students. The department is a member of the National Retail Federation, and the Furnishings & Interiors Program is NASAD Accredited (National Association of Schools in Art & Design). The Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation ( GSGEF), a board of industry professionals, provides guidance to the curriculum and scholarships for students. The GSGEF board especially supports the Product Design and Development area through computer workstations and Lectra software donations. The product development area's growth is also closely integrated with the college's Maker's Space (https://www.fcs.uga.edu/tmi/product development-and-design). Ranked #4 Fashion Merchandising School in 2024, out of 112 fashion schools offering fashion merchandising programs in the country: (https://all-fashion schools.com/fashion-merchandising). More information about the Department and College can be found at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ TMI.

Applications submitted by December 4, 2026, will be given full consideration. The position remains open until filled. Complete applications will include a cover letter of interest that explains how credentials align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, a curriculum vitae, creative works or a teaching portfolio, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information (emails and phone numbers) of three professional references.

Questions about this position or the application process should be directed to Dr. Kim Rich Meister, Chair of the Search Committee (Kim.Meister@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

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