The Department of Design at UC Davis invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Bio Design with a focus on
Textiles and/or Fashion. This position is dedicated to advancing
innovative and sustainable practices in textile and fashion
design, research, and curriculum. The successful candidate will
teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including studio-based
design courses, mentor students in both research and creative
practice, and pursue a robust creative research agenda that
strengthens and contributes to the mission of the Maria Manetti
Shrem Institute of Sustainable Design, Fashion and
Textiles.
We seek a forward-thinking scholar-practitioner whose
interdisciplinary research and creative practice address
environmental and social sustainability while advancing
innovation through critical methodologies, experimental design
strategies, or emerging technologies. Areas of focus may include,
but are not limited to: regenerative and alternative materials;
bio-based materials and biofabrication; natural dyeing, printing,
and sustainable coloration methods; alternative and heritage
fibers; biophilic and biomimetic approaches to textiles/fashion;
circular and sustainable textiles/fashion systems such as
upcycling, zero-waste, and slow textiles/fashion; and
explorations of environmental ethics and social responsibility in
fashion and textile design. Candidates must hold Ph.D. degree or
equivalent terminal degree at the Master’s level in an area
relevant to the Department of Design and demonstrate clear
potential for excellence in research and creative practice, as
evidenced through exhibitions, publications, or innovative
projects. A strong portfolio of practice-based creative work is
expected, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness in both
studio and lecture formats at the undergraduate and/or graduate
level. The position requires the ability to collaborate across
disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and health fields,
and a demonstrated commitment to excellence of inclusion and
access in teaching, research, and service. We seek a colleague
who will work collegially within the Department of Design and has
the potential to assume a leadership role in the development of
sustainable textile and fashion design at UC Davis. Appointment
commences July 1, 2026.
Next review date: Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 11:59pm
(Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date,
but those received after the review date will only be
considered if the position has not yet been filled.
