Adjunct Faculty - Sewing Instructor

Adjunct Sewing InstructorThe successful candidate will have the ability to disseminate the technical information required to the students along with applying the candidate's own industry experiences to reinforce the prevalent theories in the program.This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement: creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum. The result should be students' abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.Core Competencies and QualificationsEarned associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Apparel, Textiles, Industrial Sewing, Design and Merchandising, Manufacturing, CNC, or a manufacturing-related field with minimum two years industry experience; OR, earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with a minimum of five years industry experience; OR, earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with certifications relevant to the course. Master's degree preferred.Minimum of 24 months full time work experience in the fieldAbility to work collaboratively and motivated independentlyAbility to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writingAbility to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instructionAbility to maintain effective working relationships with othersAbility to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipmentFlexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hoursWillingness to visit employers utilizing the skills being taughtEssential Duties and Responsibilities Including But Not Limited ToMaintain curriculumFacilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positionsCreate a positive learning environmentMonitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performanceProvide midterm and final evaluationsUse current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instructionRecord daily course attendanceRecord individual activity grades in a consistent mannerMaintain, update, design and/or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instructionAttend departmental meetings as requestedVisit employers in the fieldOther duties as assignedTeach Required Course Topics:Workplace ConductTerminologySafetyErgonomicsBasic Mathematics for SewersTypes of Industrial Sewing Machines, Seams, Stitches and FinishesTypes of Fabrics and MaterialsIndustrial Sewing Machine Set-up, Adjustments and Maintenance, TroubleshootingMachine ControlStandardized Work MethodsFabric and Sewing HandlingQualityReading Specifications and RoutingsUnderstanding PatternsPay Procedures and Travelers