Fashion Design Instructor: Garment Construction & Tech

St. Thomas University; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Thomas University’s Gus Machado College of Business invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty members to teach courses within the Fashion Merchandising and Design Program.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, student-centered instruction in fashion design and related technical areas while supporting the University’s mission of developing ethical leaders for the global community. The adjunct faculty member will bring current industry knowledge, technical expertise, and

Qualifications

• Minimum: master’s or terminal degree in Fashion Design or related field, or a bachelor’s with substantial professional experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience in fashion design, apparel development, garment construction, patternmaking, draping, technical design, product development, or related areas.
• Professional portfolio demonstrating relevant creative, technical, or industry work.
• Proficiency in the techniques and software required for the assigned courses.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success, professionalism, and ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Fashion Design courses in accordance with approved descriptions, outcomes, syllabi and program requirements.
• Develop and maintain course materials, lesson plans, demonstrations, assignments, projects, rubrics, and assessments.
• Provide hands-on instruction in garment construction, patternmaking, draping, illustration, technical design, digital design, or other areas.
• Maintain an organized, safe studio environment and ensure safe use of equipment.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Conduct critiques to strengthen students’ technical and creative skills.
• Submit grades and required documentation on time.
• Support curriculum alignment and program assessment activities.
• Collaborate with program staff and faculty to ensure course quality.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Studio instruction

Critiques & feedback

Portfolio guidance

Industry knowledge

Education

Master's or terminal degree in Fashion Design or related field

Bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

St. Thomas University’s Gus Machado College of Business invites applications for qualified adjunct faculty members to teach courses within the Fashion Merchandising and Design Program.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, student-centered instruction in fashion design and related technical areas while supporting the University’s mission of developing ethical leaders for the global community. The adjunct faculty member will bring current industry knowledge, technical expertise, and