Salary:

$32.55 - $36.23

Hourly Job Number:

202200087

Opening Date:

03/17/2022

Position Description Summary Adjunct Sewing Instructor:

The 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.

Major Objective:

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 Qualifications Earned 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 field Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipment Flexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hours Willingness to visit employers utilizing the skills being taught Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to Maintain curriculum Facilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions Create a positive learning environment Monitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance Provide midterm and final evaluations Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction Record daily course attendance Record individual activity grades in a consistent manner Maintain, update, design and/or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction Attend departmental meetings as requested Visit employers in the field Other duties as assigned

Teach Required Course Topics:

Workplace Conduct Terminology Safety Ergonomics Basic Mathematics for Sewers Types of Industrial Sewing Machines, Seams, Stitches and Finishes Types of Fabrics and Materials Industrial Sewing Machine Set-up, Adjustments and Maintenance, Troubleshooting Machine Control Standardized Work Methods Fabric and Sewing Handling Quality Reading Specifications and Routings Understanding Patterns Pay Procedures and Travelers