Full-Time Faculty Position in Technical Design - Pattern Making, School of Business and Technology

Job Description

The Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with specialized expertise in apparel pattern making.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in flat patterns with strong working knowledge of grading and marking.

In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit are essential.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in women's sportswear with additional experience in men's sportswear and childrenswear a plus.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to innovation in traditional and technical production pattern making and be able to teach fit sessions and pattern corrections on live models.

The candidate must have experience using PLM software for creating technical packets.

Primary responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures and demonstrations that promote active learning and encourage creative thinking.

The new faculty member will be expected to develop and expand the curriculum in the areas of womens, mens, and childrens sportswear, grading, marking, fitting and pattern corrections.

Candidates must test out by making 3 women's patterns; pleated trouser pant, sailor collar blouse, and a shawl collar jacket with a fit session for pattern corrections on a live model.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, mentoring, facilitating internships, alumni engagement, department meetings, and participating in industry functions.

The new faculty member will serve on department, school, and college-wide committees, support accreditation, and participate in administrative activities as required.

Specific competencies sought as related to the position :

Globalism

• Understanding of the global nature of the fashion industry.
• Show awareness of professional, ethical, and social responsibility.
• Respect for all racial, ethnic, religious, social, and gender groups, integrating this respect into teaching.
• Embrace sustainability as a key aspect of the teaching experience.

Instructional Design

• Combine business practices with classroom learning for a rigorous academic experience.
• Develop diverse assessment methods to accommodate various learning styles.
• Maintain industry connections to introduce new methodologies into the curriculum.
• Use the college's learning management system to assess monitoring and reporting.
• Create collaborative, real-world problem-solving experiences.
• Incorporate diverse instructional methods to service students of different backgrounds and abilities.

Learning Enrichment

• Inspire student's interest, curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.
• Use various instructional methods to foster critical thinking, design thinking, creative problem-solving and team-building skills.
• Integrate interdisciplinary learning into the curriculum.
• Stay current with industry trends and technology, incorporating them into the curriculum.
• Embrace new pedagogy forms, including online teaching, blended classes, workshops, flipped classrooms, and experiential learning.
• Support diverse student learning styles and abilities.

Professionalism

• Engage in industry-related activities to enhance the discipline.
• Participate in relevant fashion business conferences.
• Maintain a network of alumni and industry experts for internships, mentors, curriculum development, guest speaking, and graduate placement.
• Stay current and engaged in the primary teaching discipline.
• Model professional behavior to prepare students for related industry fields.

Technology

• Utilize course management systems and multimedia technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrate effective use of industry-specific technology and data for teaching, including buying, planning, product management software, and data analytics technology.
• Use appropriate technology to communicate with and engage students outside the classroom.
• The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position;

other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in pattern making and working knowledge of PLM software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Preferred Qualifications :

• College-level teaching or instructional experience.
• Global experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Knowledge in men's, children's, lingerie or swimwear categories.
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