Part Time Instructor - Fashion Design

Academy of Art University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 123,984; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) options

Paid sick leave

Access to fitness centers

Job summary

The Academy of Art University seeks a part-time instructor for an industry-focused fashion design course. The role includes teaching junior-level students and guiding them through the full design process.

The instructor will be responsible for preparing course content, evaluating student performance, and providing constructive feedback. Compensation ranges from $43.00 to $90.00 per hour for teaching, with various benefits including a 401(k) and access to university facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of course content and learning outcomes.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to students.
• Experience in developing fashion design projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach fashion design courses to junior-level students.
• Prepare and implement course syllabus and content.
• Evaluate and grade student assignments and performance.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Industry knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Teach junior‑level students an industry‑focused fashion design course covering the full design process, including visual research, concept development, idea sketching, design refinement, technical flat sketching, hand‑drawn illustrated lineups, material and trim sourcing, resulting in a fully developed design project. Provide an overview of the structure of the fashion industry, including key sectors, product development workflows, trend cycles, and current career pathways. Guide students in preparing and delivering professional‑quality presentations that reflect industry standards and portfolio expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of teaching each assigned class section(s), including, but not limited to: preparing for class, implementing published syllabus and course outline, communicating with students, evaluating and grading student performance and assignment submissions, maintaining current and accurate records that require online entry of student data, including attendance, progress grades, midterm grades and final grades;
• Holding onsite classes in accordance with the published day, time and modality; beginning and ending class on time according to published start and end times;
• Have a thorough understanding of all course content including assignments, discussion topics and Course Learning Outcomes;
• Demonstrate mastery of the course material and facilitate learning and skill acquisition in course(s) using teaching strategies appropriate to the course modality (onsite/online/virtual);
• Weekly, in each class actively contribute to and guide class conversations to encourage student engagement and development;
• Provide constructive, clear and detailed feedback on submitted student work that includes what was done correctly, areas for improvement and why, and how to make improvements;
• Ensure professional communication is provided to students throughout the semester;
• Assess students’ achievement of the course learning outcomes by adhering to the official course grading breakdown;
• Offer constructive feedback in a professional manner to assist students in their skill development;
• Submit all Progress, Midterm and Final grades by published deadlines;
• Post critiques and grades in Brightspace within 3 business days of the close of each module period; 2 business days for the summer semester;
• Provide feedback and grades for onsite/virtual course assignments by the following class session;
• Instructors teaching synchronous class sections (onsite/virtual) must submit student attendance rosters no later than 11:59p.m. each day class(es) are scheduled;
• Communicate weekly to students who are absent from class within the same day of the missed class for synchronous classes;
• Notify the appropriate support department to ensure that absent students are connected with needed resources;
• Attempt to contact and offer support to students who have failed to submit required work on time and communicate concerns to the appropriate department as needed;
• Perform additional instructor duties as assigned by the Department Director – including, but not limited to, workshops, portfolio reviews, and other instructional work;
• Communicate with department director, faculty lead, and where appropriate about ways in which student learning can be improved;
• Maintain guidelines set by the Academy of Art University;
• Ensure compliance with state laws and all standards of the Academy's various accrediting agencies;
• Remain current in your knowledge of industry advancements and maintain professional interactions in your field.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit Resume or CV with Portfolio.

Compensation

$43.00 to $90.00 per hour for teaching and $19.18 per hour for all other non‑teaching work.

Benefits

Part‑time employees receive 401(k) options, paid sick leave and access to a commuter benefit program. Additional facilities include a swimming pool with multiple lanes, two fitness centers and many recreational programs available throughout the year.

Equal Opportunity

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, AIDS or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. The university will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].