Adjunct Instructor for IDeATe: E-Textiles

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach IDeATe E-Textiles, a one-unit undergraduate micro course offered during the Fall semester and meeting 10:30-3:30 on three consecutive Saturdays.

IDC E-Textiles introduces students to the integration of electronics with textiles and soft materials, focusing on conductive materials, sensors, lighting, and programmable components in fabric-based projects within a studio environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-textiles, wearable technology, or closely related field.
• Experience integrating electronic components with textiles, including conductive materials, sensors, LEDs, or microcontrollers.
• Strong fabrication and prototyping skills.
• Ability to teach students with little or no prior technical experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver an engaging series of studio sessions.
• Introduce students to foundational concepts in wearable technology and electronic textiles.
• Demonstrate safe use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Guide students through hands-on exercises and a small creative project.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Assess student work and submit grades in accordance with university policies.

Skills

E-textiles

Wearable technology

Textile-based interaction design

Soft electronics

Teaching experience

Tools

Arduino

CircuitPython

Job description

Description

The IDeATe network at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a part-timeAdjunct Instructor to teach IDeATe E-Textiles, a one-unitundergraduate micro course offered during the Fall semester andwill meet 10:30-3:30 on three consecutive Saturdays.

IDeATe micro courses are intensive, hands-on learning experiencestaught over several consecutive sessions. They introduce studentsfrom a wide range of majors to emerging creative technologiesthrough project-based learning.

The E-Textiles course introduces students to the integration ofelectronics with textiles and soft materials. Students exploretechniques for incorporating conductive materials, sensors,lighting, and simple programmable components into fabric-basedprojects while developing an understanding of both creative designand practical fabrication. The course emphasizes experimentation,making, and iterative prototyping in a studio environment.

Responsibilities

The instructor will:

• Plan and deliver an engaging series of studio sessions.
• Introduce students to foundational concepts in wearabletechnology and electronic textiles.
• Demonstrate safe use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Guide students through hands-on exercises and a small creativeproject.
• Foster a positive learning environment.
• Assess student work and submit grades in accordance withuniversity policies.

About IDeATe

The Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe) network is Carnegie Mellon University's interdisciplinary undergraduate initiative connecting technology, creative practice, design, and critical inquiry. IDeATe courses enroll students from every college at the university and emphasize experiential, project-based learning in collaborative environments.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Professional or teaching experience in e-textiles, wearabletechnology, textile-based interaction design, soft electronics, ora closely related field.
• Experience integrating electronic components with textiles,including conductive materials, sensors, LEDs, ormicrocontrollers.
• Strong fabrication and prototyping skills.
• Ability to teach students with little or no prior technicalexperience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary art, design,engineering, or maker communities.
• Familiarity with Arduino, CircuitPython, or similar physicalcomputing platforms.
• Experience supporting project-based learning environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer.

It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status,marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteranstatus, or genetic information.

Furthermore, Carnegie MellonUniversity does not discriminate and is required not todiscriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws orexecutive orders.