Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design
Austin Community College
Northridge Campus, TX
Job posting number: #7285552 (Ref:R-6774)
Posted: October 6, 2024
Job Description
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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Faculty, Fashion DesignJob Description Summary:
Responsible to prepare and deliver Fashion Design coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.Job Description:
Current Work of the Department/Discipline
The Fashion Design program offers students an Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design in the Business Area of Study as well as a Level 1 Certificate. The program, located at Highland Campus, trains students to operate industrial equipment. The department is committed to the fostering of student knowledge, skills and training.Teamwork and professional development is required in the department.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and teach courses in the field of Fashion Design to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures in the Fashion Design classrooms at Highland Campus.
Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Remain current in the Fashion Industry and the teaching profession through a variety of professional development activities.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Technology
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
The ideal candidates have demonstrable skills, professional experience, and ability to participate in the following areas:
Experience using Industrial sewing equipment required
Professional Pattern Making Experience is recommended
Fashion Industry experience is preferred
Teaching experience is preferred
Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping
Principal Professional Standards
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Required Education
Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, or Merchandising Home Economics (with relevant concentration) or Marketing; or
Associate degree in one of these disciplines and 3 years non-teaching work experience
No substitution for educational requirements.
Preferred Work Experience
A minimum of 3 years of industry related non-teaching work experience.
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
Fashion Industry experience is preferred
Teaching experience is preferred
Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping
Willing to build on the successful syllabus currently in place
Application Requirements
Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.
Criminal Background Check
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.
Working Conditions
Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Number of Openings:
2Job Posting Close Date:
October 31, 2024Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
