PROFESSOR – THE CARIBBEAN ACADEMY OF FASHION AND DESIGN

PROFESSOR – THE CARIBBEAN ACADEMY OF FASHION AND DESIGN

PROFESSOR – THE CARIBBEAN ACADEMY OF FASHION AND DESIGN

The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) is a dynamic student-oriented institution providing a broad spectrum of high-quality, career-oriented diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in areas ranging from Science and Technology to Education and the Arts.  The University has a cadre of dedicated professionals committed to its development and growth. 

The Mission of UTT, the first National University of Trinidad and Tobago, is “to be an entrepreneurial university, designed to discover and develop entrepreneurs, commercialise research and development and spawn companies for wealth generation and sustainable job creation towards the equitable enhancement of the quality of life of all individuals, families and communities of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean”.

If you are a performance driven, innovative and progressive person, looking for a new challenge in your career, then UTT has the opportunity you are looking for.  Applications are now open to join UTT as Professor – The Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic leadership and strategic direction to enhance the Caribbean Fashion and Design (CAFD) and influence the future of fashion;
• Establishes mechanisms for global linkages with leading fashion schools;
• Fosters and nurtures the development of fashion incubators;
• Fosters an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship among faculty and students of the CAFD;
• Establishes mechanisms for UTT spin-offs in the fashion industry;
• Fosters the development and maintenance of strong industry and private sector linkages;
• Creates effective marketing plans and advertising strategies for the CAFD;
• Develops a research framework around new materials and innovation in fashion and design;
• Monitors, on a regular basis, runaway fashion shows, fashion publications, major manufacturers and merchandise markets;
• Organizes photo shoots, magazine events, and fashion shows.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Terminal degree in Fashion/Design or closely related field from a recognized and accredited university

• Minimum of twelve (12) years experience in the professional field of Fashion and Design with five (5) years or more teaching experience in higher education

• Demonstrated professional activity (portfolio, collections, and presentations at conferences) at local and international level events exemplified in a portfolio and dossiers that capture collections

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain an active network of industry contact that is synergistic and complementary to the Fashion and Design programme

• Demonstrated expertise (theory and practice) in the subject field or discipline

• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills

• Sound pedagogical skills

• Strong analytical and leadership skills

• Creative and innovative thinking

• Demonstrated commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within the subject field or discipline, including advanced teaching methods to support student learning and career objectives

• Demonstrated potential for artistic productivity

• Ability to work with campus-based personnel and students