Austin Community College

Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design Job at Austin Community College in Austin

Austin Community College, Austin, TX, United States, 78716

Overview

Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design – Austin Community College

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date, i.e., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. AR 4.0300.01

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ACC is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, is attracted by ACC's mission to promote equitable access, cares about student success, engages with the community, and welcomes difference.

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design

Job Description Summary: Responsible to prepare and deliver Fashion Design coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Develop, prepare and teach Fashion Design coursework 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.
Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures in the Fashion Design classrooms at Highland Campus.

Candidates with demonstrable skills, professional experience and ability to participate in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Fashion Industry experience is preferred
Experience using industry software similar to Adobe Illustrator and the Creative Cloud Suite is preferred
Teaching experience is preferred
Strong skills in Sketching and Illustration
Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping
Participate actively in departmental responsibilities, 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 professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.
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.

Current Work of the Department/Discipline

The Fashion Design program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design in the Business Area of Study, as well as a Level 1 Certificate. The program has a State of the Art Fashion Lab located at Highland Campus, training students to operate industrial equipment. The department is committed to fostering student knowledge, skills and training. Teamwork and professional development are required in the department.

Technology

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Proficiency with an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

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.
Support 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 Merchandising, Design, Home Economics (with relevant concentration) or Marketing, or
Associate degree in one of these fields with 3 years non-teaching work experience

See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements.

Preferred Work Experience (Workforce Programs)

A minimum of 3 years of industry related non-teaching work experience.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Fashion Industry experience is preferred
Experience using industry software similar to Adobe Illustrator and the Creative Cloud Suite is preferred
Teaching experience is preferred
Strong skills in Sketching and Illustration
Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping
Willing to build on the successful syllabus currently in place

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:

Unofficial/copy of transcripts
Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources
Attn: Prisca M. Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
Austin, TX 78752

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

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 conditions and take reasonable actions to prevent unsafe practices.

Other Details

Number of Openings: 2

Job Posting Close Date: January 31, 2026

Clery Act: As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, if identified as a Campus Security Authority, will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer: The description is an overview and not an all-inclusive list of duties or requirements. ACC reserves the right to modify the description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Workday posting: austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Highland-Campus/Adjunct-Faculty--Fashion-Design_R-8356-1

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