Part-Time Fashion and Related Technologies (Merchandising, Design, Production) Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Fashion and Related Technologies (Merchandising, Design, Production) Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No Duties and Responsibilities The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.Teach courses in fashion design and/or fashion merchandising Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes, and faculty may be required to teach an evening class. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Successful techniques and methods in teaching fashion that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills Career options in the field of Fashion Design: sales associate, retail buyer, store manager/owner, fashion director, designer, pattern maker, theater customer, visual merchandiser, or internet fashion marketing and direct industry work experience Consumer behaviors Skills and Abilities:Successful experience teaching college-level courses in Fashion Design and/or Fashion Merchandising Skill in promoting fashion, including advertising, publicity, and special events Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences Teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college Experience using a computer to prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other written materials Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum Willing to learn the various computer programs used by the college Job Requirements:Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type: a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor. Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX Work Demands The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential

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