Austin Community College is hiring : Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design in Highland

Overview

Job Posting Closing Times : Job postings are removed from advertising at 12 : 00 A.M. on the closing date, i.e., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that :

Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

Is attracted by the college’s mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including : first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver Fashion Design coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Develop, prepare and teach new Fashion Design coursework to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.

Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures in the Fashion Design classrooms at Highland Campus.

Candidates with demonstrable skills, professional experience and ability to participate in the following areas are encouraged to apply

Fashion Industry experience is preferred

Experience using industry software similar to Adobe Illustrator and the Creative Cloud Suite is preferred

Teaching experience is preferred

Strong skills in Sketching and Illustration

Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping

Participate actively in departmental responsibilities, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.

Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.

Remain current in the Fashion Industry and the teaching profession through a variety of professional development activities.

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and / or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.

Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.

Current Work of the Department / Discipline

The Fashion Design program offers students an Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design in the Business Area of Study as well as a Level 1 Certificate. The program has a State of the Art Fashion Lab located at Highland Campus, that trains students to operate industrial equipment. The department is committed to the fostering of student knowledge, skills and training. Teamwork and professional development are required in the department.

Technology

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.

Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.

Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.

Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Design, Home Economics (with relevant concentration) or Marketing or

Associate degree in one of these and 3 years non-teaching work experience

See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu / facstaff / faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements.

Preferred Work Experience (Workforce Programs)

A minimum of 3 years of industry related non-teaching work experience.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Fashion Industry experience is preferred

Experience using industry software similar to Adobe Illustrator and the Creative Cloud Suite is preferred

Teaching experience is preferred

Strong skills in Sketching and Illustration

Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping

Willing to build on the successful syllabus currently in place

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application :

Unofficial / copy of transcripts

Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé

Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu . This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar’s office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address :

ACC Human Resources

Attn : Prisca M. Baker

6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224

Austin, TX 78752

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office / classroom environment.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings : 2

Job Posting Close Date : January 31, 2026

Clery Act : As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

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