Part-Time Adjunct Instructor: E-Textiles & Wearable Tech

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

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.