Fashion Instructor (Patternmaking & Grading, Fashion Styling, Fashion Writing & Social Media, Apparel Construction & Draping, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Forecasting, Pad, Gerber, Clo 3D, Fashion Illustration, Sustainability) (Temporary, Part-Time) (

The Fashion Department of City College of San Francisco is dedicated to teaching the requisite skills needed for success in all aspects of the fashion industry. The curricula provide specialized programs and training geared toward career advancement and employment in fashion merchandising, fashion design, fashion styling, personal styling, and textiles. Opportunities for experiential learning are offered through internships, guest lectures, industry-sponsored projects, and field trips.

Students are taught by a faculty with outstanding academic and industry experience who understand the specific needs of this ever-changing, fast-paced industry. The urban setting of the Fashion Department coupled with its state-of-the-art equipment gives our students the competitive edge they need to succeed.

Job Duties

1.Instruct students in one or more of the following areas:

• Patternmaking & Grading

• Fashion Styling & Personal Styling

• Fashion Writing

• Apparel Construction & Draping

• Visual Merchandising

• Fashion Forecasting

• Computerized Pattern Development

• PAD & Gerber

• Fashion Illustration

• Digital Fashion Illustration

• Fashion Retail Buying & Merchandising

• Sustainability

• Clo3D

• Fashion & AI

• Fashion Social Media & Marketing

2.Perform duties associated with instruction and assessing student progress, which includes, but are not limited to, grading, required recordkeeping, etc.

3.Participate in departmental and college functions, such as committee work, staff meetings, curriculum development, program review, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, participatory governance, faculty evaluations, and others.

4.Teach in -person day, evening, Saturday, and Sunday classes at any of the College's campuses as required.

5.Supports and engages in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

6.Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism to center pedagogy.

7.Perform other related duties as assigned by the department chair.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2.Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Consumer and Family Education (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant's transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement.

Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master's degree also need to claim education equivalency. The "Faculty Equivalency Application Form" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your "major" from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the "Equivalency Application Form" link.]

Desirable Qualifications

1.Earned degree in Fashion from an accredited institution.

2.Minimum of two (2) to six (6) years of recent work experience in fashion (see #1 under Examples of Duties for a list of areas).

3.Demonstrated knowledge of the current fashion industry.

4.Demonstrated ability to use computer hardware and illustrator software where applicable.

5.Demonstrated ability to use Canvas online learning system.

6.Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

7.Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1.A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting.

The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. Clearly indicate the specific instructional area(s) for which you are qualified to teach. (See position description for list of courses).

2.A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3.A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.

4.Three (3) current references

• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5.Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process.

Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6.Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored.

Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews (full-time position only).

City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees participate in the Covid Safety Campaign. All employees must demonstrate proof of Covid vaccination. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AC00161P Job Open Date 05/01/2024 Application Review Date Job Close Date 05/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Contact

Natalie Smith, Department Chairperson

Contact Phone/Extension (415) 267-6595 Contact Email natsmith@ccsf.edu Special Instructions to Applicant

The first round of screening and interview will commence in Fall 2024 for those who have submitted completed application materials. City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until May 2025. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

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