Part-Time Lab Faculty Specialist, Fashion Design (Pool)

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Part-Time Lab Faculty Specialist, Fashion Design (Pool) Closing Date: Definition: West Valley College is seeking a part-time Lab Faculty Specialist for the Fashion Program in the Cilker School of Art and Design. The successful candidate will support the operation of the Fashion Program's instructional lab facilities and provide direct instructional assistance to students working in apparel construction, patternmaking, and related fashion courses. The Fashion Lab is a hands-on instructional environment equipped with a range of industrial sewing equipment, including industrial single-needle sewing machines, overlock/serger machines, specialty sewing equipment, pressing equipment, dress forms, cutting tables, and related apparel production tools. The lab also includes a large-format plotter/printer used for printing digital patterns and other instructional materials. The Lab Faculty Specialist will help ensure that students have a safe, organized, and productive environment in which to develop technical skills. The position requires a combination of apparel construction knowledge, equipment expertise, student support, and day-to-day lab management. PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative. Assignment: This position is a part-time position as a Lab Faculty Specialist for Fashion Design. Lab Faculty Specialists are faculty members who perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses and/or in learning assistance/tutorial centers. The duties of the lab faculty specialist faculty consist of assignments related to instructing students in an instructional environment; assisting in the supervision and management of lab activities; coordinating and scheduling use of equipment and supplies; and training support staff. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554). Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA Salary and Benefits: Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $40,387 - $58,360 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience. Minimum Qualifications: 1.Education - Possess any one of the following: An associate degree in a discipline reasonably related to Fashion and Related Technologies AND six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR A bachelor's degree in a discipline reasonably related to Fashion and Related Technologies AND two years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in Fashion Design OR The equivalent of the above AND 2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Desired Qualification: The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s): Professional, educational, or industry experience in apparel construction, fashion design, costume, apparel production, or a related field. Demonstrated proficiency operating industrial sewing equipment, including industrial single-needle and overlock/serger machines. Knowledge of sewing machine setup, threading, tension adjustment, needle selection, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Familiarity with specialty apparel construction equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools, dress forms, and other equipment commonly found in a fashion design laboratory. Experience with large-format plotter/printers, particularly for printing full-scale digital apparel patterns. Familiarity with digital patternmaking workflows and PDF or CAD pattern files. Knowledge of apparel construction and patternmaking sufficient to provide instructional support to students completing course assignments. Knowledge of safe practices for operating, maintaining, and storing sewing, cutting, pressing, and related equipment. Ability to organize and maintain equipment, tools, supplies, fabric, notions, paper, and other instructional materials. Ability to identify equipment problems and perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance or coordinate repairs when appropriate. Ability to explain technical processes clearly to students with varying levels of experience. Ability to work collaboratively with Fashion Program faculty and staff to support curriculum and student learning. Ability to foster a welcoming, inclusive, organized, and professional learning environment. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities in an active instructional lab. Knowledge and Abilities: Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Lab faculty specialist duties and responsibilities may consist of one or more of the following: Perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses, and/or learning assistance/tutorial centers. Lab faculty specialists who are the instructor of record in laboratory courses shall have their assignment based on the load for the course in accordance with Article 17 (not on hours). Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and stated district and college needs. Participate in the Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning. Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules. As

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