Adjunct (Pool) - Fashion Design

It's a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

Title

Adjunct Professor, Fashion Design

Direct Supervisor

School of Design+ Art Director

Status

Part Time, Exempt

Division

Academic Affairs

No. Direct Reports

0

Target Weekly Hours

10

Location

Main Campus

Benefits Eligibility

No

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Design+ Art in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership, and Technology (BILT) at Marymount University invites applications from persons qualified to teach undergraduate Fashion Design studio and lecture courses.

Faculty are expected to teach high quality courses in online and face-to-face settings. The School of Design+ Art within the College of BILT is located at Marymount University's Main Campus in the city of Arlington, Virginia. Our college is committed to preparing students for the industries in our community from startups to large established companies.

Marymount University welcomes and values all members of our community. Guided by the mission of our founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), to achieve unity through diversity, Marymount honors our diversity as a source of strength. Our differences inspire intellectual curiosity and collectively allow us to tackle the challenges of the world. We seek to foster an inclusive community in which each person's race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, ability, class, national origin, and immigration status are fully respected and celebrated. According to the vision of the RSHM that "ALL may have life, and have it to the FULL," we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, cooperation, and civility where all community members are S.A.I.N.T.S-Safe, Accepted, Included, Needed, Treasured, and Seen.

Please submit a letter of interest describing your academic and professional experiences, scholarly interests and teaching philosophy; a current C.V.; and a list of three professional references where prompted.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach designated courses, face-to-face and/or online (synchronous and asynchronous), including keeping teaching materials current, interacting with students in discussions and hands-on activities, the continuous grading of assignments, and monitoring student performance through the courses.

• Maintain appropriate office hours and support students in their educational journey and in their career progression.

• Work with the School of Design+ Art Director to identify new subjects in the field and identify yourself or other guest speakers and potential adjuncts to deliver this material.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Arts degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate credits directly related to the teaching field.

• Five years of professional experience in the field is preferred.

• Experience teaching in higher education or with adult learnings is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

None

Financial Responsibility

None

Supervision

None

Special Working Conditions

None

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