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Adjunct Faculty- Fashion Design (Construction and Pattern Making)

Mount Laurel, NJ • On-site

Rowan College at Burlington County
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Location : Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 01084
Department: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Opening Date: 05/30/2025
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
This Adjunct Faculty position will teach one of the construction courses during the Spring/Fall semesters. FAD 120, FAD 142 and FAD 165. The Adjunct Faculty works under the direction of the Program Coordinator and the administration of the Division of STEM to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performances, develop and manage syllabi, develop course materials, and comply with any Department, Division or College requirements. Please note: course caps may be up to 40 students.
Adjunct Faculty will be paid $720 per credit hour for this position. Sr. Adjunct Faculty will be paid $770 per credit hour.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Adjunct faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term basis. Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Manage and update syllabi, course materials, assignments and projects.
  • Use of Black Board or similar platforms is required for course materials, attendance and grading.
  • Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled.
  • Submit critiques and grades in a timely manner.
  • Respond to student and department emails in a timely manner.
  • Input midterm and final grades in Webadvisor and turn in all attendance and grade records at the end of the semester.
  • Meet with the Program Coordinator during the semester.

Faculty must know the following:
Ability to operate Juki sewing machines and sergers and be able to quickly troubleshoot machines.
  • Teach students how to operate all Juki machines.
  • Understand, teach and demonstrate a large variety of industry sewing techniques.
  • Understand the principles of pattern drafting and be able to teach and demonstrate a large variety of pattern making skills.
  • Excellent skills in garment sewing construction and be able to teach and demonstrate these skills.
  • Able to understand and operate digital 2d and 3d software.
  • Participate and provide support during the annual fashion show (Spring semester).

Overall Purpose and Responsibility
Faculty will have extensive knowledge and skills in developing and teaching pattern making, industry sewing techniques and some knowledge of digital software in pattern making.
Faculty are required to help students during the fashion show (Spring semester) and will provide support during the day of the fashion show.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
BS , BA or BFA in Fashion Design, MS preferred
Experience
1+ year experience in the fashion industry
Proven record/portfolio of strong pattern making and sewing skills
Some teaching experience at college level is preferred
Required Documents: ***A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required to complete the application process***
  • Please upload all 3 documents with your application
  • Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.

Additional Information
Technology Tools, Blackboard LMS, and Webex Video Conferencing
In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions, RCBC has outlined 1) appropriate Technology Tools, 2) a minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery and 3) Webex Video Conferencing resources.
1) Technology Tools
Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.
2) Blackboard LMS
Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) 'Getting Started with Blackboard Learn' and B) 'Learn Teaching Essentials for Original'.
3) Webex Video Conferencing
Webex is RCBC's accepted video conferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.
Residency Requirement: Rowan College of Burlington County requires applicants to reside in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware in order to be considered for employment as an Adjunct.
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Do you have a BS, BA, or BFA in Fashion Design?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have 1+ year experience in the fashion industry?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you currently reside in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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