Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Business and Design

Job Title Summary

Job title:

Adjunct Instructor

Evaluation group:
Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status:
Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/A

Summary

An adjunct instructor in Fashion Business and Design is responsible for teaching (subject areas: introductory to advanced Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship coursework, Fashion Design and Technology coursework and practice), service, and related administrative activities. Evidence of proficiency in various forms of technology, including Adobe, Lectra, Gerber, and CLO3D may be necessary. This position may also include academic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student by clearly communicating learning goals and how those goals are assessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem‑solving skills by using examples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouraging students to question ideas or information in the subject, adjust instruction if students experience difficulties in learning, help students to understand the language and processes of the subject, and help students to think through and solve problems, either by themselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on tests or completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extra help or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting and ending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules and inform the appropriate university official of any violations or inappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed through normal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each course taught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed, provide written notice of any substantial changes.
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrants purchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity during the scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in the syllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities, conducting research with students, providing curricular enhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume‑building initiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outside of the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connecting students with university resources, helping students to solve problems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethical lifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and off‑campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions of responsibility by volunteering for university events and initiatives, participating in co‑curricular activities, and recruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect for students, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team player and coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,…