Adjunct Faculty - Sewing Instructor

Position Description Summary

Adjunct Sewing Instructor :

Major Objective :

This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement : creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum. The result should be students’ abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Earned Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Apparel, Textiles, Industrial Sewing, Design and Merchandising, Manufacturing, CNC, or a manufacturing-related field with minimum two years industry experience; OR, earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with a minimum of five years industry experience; OR, earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with certifications relevant to the course. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 24 months full time work experience in the field

Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently

Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipment

Flexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hours

Willingness to visit employers utilizing the skills being taught

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to

Maintain curriculum

Facilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions

Create a positive learning environment

Monitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance

Provide midterm and final evaluations

Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction

Record daily course attendance

Record individual activity grades in a consistent manner

Maintain, update, design and / or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction

Attend departmental meetings as requested

Visit employers in the field

Other duties as assigned

Teach Required Course Topics :

Workplace Conduct

Terminology

Safety

Ergonomics

Basic Mathematics for Sewers

Types of Industrial Sewing Machines, Seams, Stitches and Finishes

Types of Fabrics and Materials

Industrial Sewing Machine Set-up, Adjustments and Maintenance, Troubleshooting

Machine Control

Standardized Work Methods

Fabric and Sewing Handling

Quality

Reading Specifications and Routings

Understanding Patterns

Pay Procedures and Travelers

REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.

Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset – our employees.

Henry Ford College is pleased to offer the following benefit and wellness options to eligible Part-time Faculty (AFO) :

The following benefits are available to Part-Time Faculty members :

• Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.

HFC offers the following work-life balance in Counseling, Coaching, and Legal & Financial Consultation.

01 How many years of professional level industry work experience do you have?

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