What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor of Fashion Design and Product Development position at Wade College?
Wade College in Dallas, Texas is a private college offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs in the areas of design, business, and technology. We pride ourselves on providing individualized attention to students since 1962 - transforming passion into careers.
**MUST HAVE EARNED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN THE SUBJECT AREA OF FASHION DESIGN.
** MASTER’S DEGREE PREFERRED.
Must reside in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Hiring for day and evening weekday courses.
Job Requirements
- Earned degree and work experience in the teaching discipline of Fashion Design for credit courses.
- Industry experience.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Available for weekday and/or evening courses.
- Must provide official transcripts.
- Skills in Construction, Patternmaking, Draping, Technical Design, Sketching
Job Description
The professor is responsible for the success of the total teaching/learning process within the assigned classroom, laboratory, or other learning environment. The professor has the primary responsibility in academic matters for the content, quality, and effectiveness of the curriculum and further has opportunity to participate in institutional governance and influence institutional policy and practice through the role of professor and committee assignments.
- Performs and carries out the teaching assignment in an effective and efficient manner;
- Is responsible for student mastery of course competencies;
- Works individually and collaboratively with others to retain current students;
- Remains current in the teaching discipline through professional development activities; maintains familiarity with recent publications and journals in the teaching discipline; and participates in professional organization meetings where appropriate;
- Attends faculty in-service and curriculum development meetings; responsibilities in such will be outlined by the Vice Presidents of Academic & Student Affairs;
- Assists with the research function of the college by determining industry demands and employer expectations of graduate competencies;
- Advises students regarding their academic performance and progress;
- Reports student progress and attendance at the direction of the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs;
- Submits course materials, syllabi, and examinations to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs;
- Recommends course textbooks;
- Recommends industrial materials for classroom use and maintenance;
- Recommends instructional materials and resources;
- Recommends titles for library acquisitions;
- Maintains up-to-date curriculum resource files;
- Establishes and maintains appropriate office hours;
- Complies with all college policies, rules, and regulations;
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Industry: Higher Education
Employment Type: Part-time, Contract