FAS 101- Introduction To Fashion Design

Part-time Starting August 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Priority Screening: June 14, 2024 at 4PM EST

Catalog Course Description:

This course explores the factors influencing fashion cycles and fashion change and explains the process of design development and apparel production. Included are the scope and economic importance of the industry globally and the business of fashion, categories of apparel, retail markets, and an understanding of the chain of processes from raw materials through retail merchandising and how they relate to the whole of the industry.

Summary

The Arts & Communications Department at SUNY Ulster is seeking motivated candidates with a strong Fashion Design, Marketing, Business, and or Management education and background, with community college teaching experience preferred. Applicants should be able to instruct the course in an in-person, remote, and online format. SUNY Ulster is establishing a pool for future teaching assignments.

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster is currently accepting applications for an adjunct teaching assignment for FAS 101 - Introduction to the Fashion Industry for the Fall 2024 semester. This position is for in-person, remote, and or online teaching.

Position Definition:

Under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator the Adjunct Instructor will provide instruction by course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate the progress of students concerning educational matters and perform other instructional-related duties as assigned. The instructor may be assigned to the Stone Ridge and/or Kingston Center.

Candidates should meet the minimum job requirements as specified below and be willing to teach in a variety of formats (in-person, hybrid, online).

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Evidence of successful teaching at the college or university level

• Actively working in the desired field of study

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in fine arts (MFA) in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to active learning and innovative teaching

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Computer program/ LMS proficiency required

• Strong interest and experience teaching, mentoring, and working with community college students

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills

And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Salary: $1049.00 per credit.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by June 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• CV

• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications, interests and your ability to serve a diverse student population.

• Examples of professional work/publications

Upon request

• Course curriculums/project assignments

• Copy of transcripts indicating possession of minimum qualifications (officials will be required at the time of hire)

To apply for this position, please visit our application at Application for Adjunct Instructor FAS 101

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.