Senior Fashion Design Lecturer — Textiles & Sustainability

City University Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City University Malaysia seeks an experienced lecturer to deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions in Fashion Design and related subjects. You will develop and update teaching materials, lesson plans and course content in line with the curriculum.

You will teach practical skills such as pattern making, draping, sewing and textile manipulation, while delivering theoretical and practical knowledge of textile science, fabric properties and sustainable fashion practices.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching experience in Fashion Design or a related field. Candidates with 5–8 years of teaching experience are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of textile science, including fabric properties, behaviour, care and sustainability.
• Proficient in pattern making, draping, sewing, garment construction and textile manipulation.
• Good knowledge and skills in visual merchandising and fashion styling.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver both theoretical and practical fashion-related courses.
• Excellent teaching, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin (both spoken and written).
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within an academic team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions in Fashion Design and related subjects.
• Develop, prepare and update teaching materials, lesson plans and course content in accordance with the academic curriculum.
• Teach practical skills including pattern making, draping, garment construction, sewing techniques and textile manipulation.
• Deliver theoretical and practical knowledge of textile science, fabric properties, fabric care and sustainable fashion practices.
• Guide, mentor and supervise students in their design projects, assignments and practical work.
• Assess students' performance through coursework, practical projects, presentations and examinations.
• Incorporate current fashion trends, industry practices and innovative teaching approaches into classroom activities.
• Participate in curriculum development, academic activities and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pattern making

Draping

Sewing

Textile manipulation

Textile science

Visual merchandising

Fashion styling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design or related discipline

Job description

City University Malaysia seeks an experienced lecturer to deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions in Fashion Design and related subjects. You will develop and update teaching materials, lesson plans and course content in line with the curriculum.

You will teach practical skills such as pattern making, draping, sewing and textile manipulation, while delivering theoretical and practical knowledge of textile science, fabric properties and sustainable fashion practices.