Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design

RMCAD•Lakewood, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks qualified applicants to teach FS 1301 - Introduction to Sewing Basics in the Fashion Design department on our Lakewood Campus (in person). FS 1301 - Introduction to Sewing Basics, a 3-credit studio course designed for students entering the Fashion Design program with minimal sewing knowledge or skills. This introductory elective course focuses on fundamental sewing techniques and equipment, providing students with a solid foundation to advance in their fashion education. This course emphasizes the basics of fashion equipment, cutting, pinning, basic sewing, and pressing techniques. Through a variety of sample exercises and hands-on practice, students will develop confidence and prepare for more advanced courses in sewing, draping, and patternmaking.

Requirements

MFA or substantial professional experience in fashion design, garment construction, and sewing.
Proficient in design software, industry terminology, and operating/maintaining industrial sewing machines and equipment.
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience preferred (college-level and online preferred) with a proven ability to teach sewing fundamentals to beginner-level students.
Dedicated to fostering a supportive, engaging learning environment built around professional industry standards.

Nice To Haves

college-level and online preferred teaching experience

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and effective instruction for FS 1301 - Introduction to Sewing Basics.
Guide students through hands-on exercises to develop fundamental sewing skills.
Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and growth.
Ensure students understand and apply professional sewing standards and industry terminology.
Demonstrate knowledge of proper industrial sewing machine maintenance and operation, including preparing a bobbin, threading the machine, using sewing feet, and adjusting thread tension.
Demonstrate knowledge of fabric preparation and pattern layout for accurate cutting with a focus on minimizing fabric waste while maintaining grainline integrity.
Develop a basic understanding of garment sewing and finishing techniques and how they apply to the construction of a commercial garment, including industry-specific terminology.
Develop hand and machine sewing skills, including sewing buttons, zippers, basic seams, seam finishes, corners, curves, and darts.
Develop an understanding of professional sewing standards and evaluate the quality of construction and finishing techniques in both personal work and industry examples.
Comply with all administrative and classroom management policies, procedures, and instructional deadlines.
Regularly record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/final grades by the due date specified.
Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and participation.
Successfully complete an online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD’s Learning Management System.