José Teunissen

Dean of Faculty Digital Media and Creative Industries, University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and professor Fashion & Identity

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

José Teunissen is dean of faculty Digital Media an creative Industries at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She is a respected leader in fashion education and research known for her forward-thinking approach to curriculum innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. With a strong background in both academia and the international fashion industry, José bridges creative practice and critical inquiry. Under her leadership, AMFI and LCF turned into Progressive, industry-connected institutes that prepare students for the future of fashion in a global context. Skilled in Fashion, Art Education, Museums, Lecturing. Strong arts and design professional graduated from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.

Experience

  • Hogeschool van Amsterdam (Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands)
    • Faculteitsdecaan
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Dean of faculty digital media and creative industries including Amsterdam Fashion Institute

    • Professor director
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • free lance curator at Studio van der Waals
    2009 - Present · 17 yrs 6 mos

  • Voorzitter raad van toezicht at State of Fashion
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Director AMFI at Amsterdam Fashion Institute
    Mar 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Board Member at Fashion for Good
    Nov 2020 - May 2026 · 5 yrs 7 mos