Adjunct - FYFashion Design Instructor

Position: Adjunct - FY25 Fashion Design Instructor
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PART-TIME POSITION

ADJUNCT - FY25 Fashion Design Instructor

OPENED UNTIL FILLED.

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area.

For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website cd.edu.

POSITION

The LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct Fashion Design Instructor positions at our colleges for the  Academic School Year. The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators.

Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD's colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with the Fashion Design Department members at one or more of LACCD's 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Final determination of part-time Interior Design Instructor assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree and two years of full-time professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment; OR

* Associate's degree and six years of full-time professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment;

* A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of district faculty, staff, and students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION:

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

* Relevant teaching experience in the field of Fashion Design in a post-secondary setting;

* Evidence of ability to teach beginning through advanced classes in sewing, sketching, pattern making, draping, grading, and all industry related subjects;

* Openness to teaching in an online or hybrid format;

* Experience with manual pattern grading and computer pattern grading (such as Gerber, Lectra, Tuka, Pad);

* Experience with pattern digitizing, marker-making, and plotting;

* Experience with 3D pattern software;

* Skills and willingness to integrate technology, computers, multimedia, smart-boards, online learning management systems etc. into the teaching process;

* Expertise in and sensitivity to the issues of under prepared students at the community college;

* Participation in professional and/or Fashion-related organizations;

* Recent experience (five to seven years) in an apparel manufacturing environment;

* Ability to collaborate with other faculty in a multidisciplinary Design and Media Arts Pathway;

* Experience in Costume Making:

* Corset construction;

* Period costume making (for men and women);

* Costume illustration;

* Millinery;

* Painting, dyeing and distressing fabrics and garments;

* Jewelry making;

* Glove making.

DUTIES

Faculty members at LACCD are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. Evening and/or weekend classes may be scheduled based on department needs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

* Teach courses in Fashion Design over an academic year in accordance with established course outlines;

* Participate in the development and the assessment of student learning outcomes (SLO's);

* Maintain scheduled office hours for student contact;

* Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the academic field

COMPENSATION

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using…