Apparel Technologies Faculty Adjunct​/Temporary Part Time

Position Summary

Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part‑time instructor for the Fashion Design Technology Program for the Fall 2026 semester. The instructor will teach FADE 1025:
Fashion Imaging and FADE 2115:
Product Development and Manufacturing. The position is a fixed‑term, part‑time assignment under the Limited Academic classification.

• Under 5 credits: $1,650 per semester credit.
• More than 5 credits: temporary part‑time salary, placement based on education and experience per the 2025‑2027 Master Agreement.

• Teach FADE 1025 and FADE 2115 courses.
• Prepare instructional materials, assessments, and provide timely feedback.
• Engage adult, multi‑lingual, disabled, and international learners.
• Participate in student‑support activities and program meetings.
• Commit to continuous professional development and inclusion practices.

• Associate degree in apparel design, fashion design, clothing design, or textiles.
• Four full‑time or equivalent years of verified, related paid occupational experience in apparel design, pattern making, and production.
• One year of experience within the last five years (recency) or two years of full‑time postsecondary teaching in the credential field.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat.
• Continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to educate adult, multilingual, disabled, and international learners.
• Industry experience or certification in fashion design.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills.

Schedule varies; may include weekend instruction.

• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.

• Medical, dental, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and six weeks paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans:
  Pension Plan, 457(b), 403(b).
• Professional development and tuition waivers.

Minneapolis College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator committed to supporting the continued growth of its diverse community. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.