Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design and Merchandising

Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design and MerchandisingThe Fashion Merchandising Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction at the intersection of fashion, business, and consumer behavior. This role involves developing curricula that reflect current industry trends, such as digital transformation and global brand management, while preparing students for careers in retail buying, visual presentation, and fashion promotion.Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of Fashion Design and Merchandising 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.Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.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.Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.Additional DutiesParticipation and engagement with the annual graduating fashion showcaseTechnologyDemonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, Adobe Creative suites and other technologies for the classroom.Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)Principal Professional StandardsAppropriate use of the college's learning management system.Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.Required EducationAssociate degree in Fashion Design or Fashion MerchandisingBachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Home Economics with appropriate concentration or Marketing.Associate degree in one of these and 3 years non-teaching work experience.Required Work Experience3 years of non-teaching industry experience in Fashion Merchandising, retail management or brand strategy.Application RequirementsApplication must be submitted by the closing date for this position.1. Upload the following documents to your application:Unofficial/copy of transcriptsUpdated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or RésuméCover letter - explaining interest in the position2. If get selected for the position then please 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 official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:ACC Human ResourcesAttn: Prisca M Baker6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224Austin, TX 78752Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.Working ConditionsWork 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 working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.Number of Openings:3Job Posting Close Date:August 31, 2026