Professor of Luxury and Brand Management

SCAD Savannah seeks an experienced professor for its award-winning luxury and brand management graduate program. In this role, you will engage the imagination of remarkable students as they create innovative projects in and out of the classroom.

As a full-time professor, you will join the faculty of the De Sole School of Business Innovation, which strategically incorporates an array of top-ranked academic programs focused on preparing creative professionals to lead transformative change across key industries. You will lead classes in one or more of the following areas of professional practice: strategy and general management, luxury retailing, branding and brand building, advertising and communications, supply chain management, business analytics, social media, and web 3.0. You will consult on projects for SCADpro, the university's creative research and innovation design studio; invite industry leaders to offer professional insight; and guide students as they analyze real-world scenarios and case studies.

The successful candidate has extensive experience in one or more of the aforementioned areas and a professional background in any of the following sectors: travel and hospitality, watches and jewelry, fashion, beauty and fragrance, and luxury technology (automotive, yachting, business aviation, wearable technology, etc.).

SCAD Savannah is woven throughout the historic district of one of TIME magazine’s “World's Greatest Places 2021.” Savannah's charming landscapes, vibrant festivals, and celebrated events provide a living laboratory for the study of art and design, as well as an energetic environment in which students, faculty, and staff flourish. This is your chance to work with students in a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace that embraces innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Terminal degree or its equivalent in business administration (M.B.A.)
  • Proficient with Zoom and virtual collaboration
  • Ability to be credentialed according to SACS guidelines and/or justified to teach

Preferred Qualifications: University-level teaching experience

Work Hours: As noted in the employment agreement.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, and résumé or CV are required.