Job

Assistant Professor in Bio Design with a focus on Textiles and/or Fashion
Department of Design

November 4, 2025 Martha Garrison

Position Description

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.

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Application Window

Open date: November 10, 2025
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.