Adjunct Instructor

INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATI•Detroit, MI

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) is seeking Adjunct Instructors to support their Lead Instructor in delivering the Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing and Production (FISP) program. This program is offered multiple times a year for 8-week periods. The role involves assisting with curriculum delivery, classroom management, preparing materials, and potentially delivering content when the Lead Instructor is unavailable. This is a nine-week temporary contract position with specific availability requirements for orientation, training, preparation, and instructional periods.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing & Production preferred (85% or above final grade required)
Sewing experience, especially in a production setting
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Google tools
Excellent eye hand coordination
Excellent manual dexterity
Excellent process memory
Ability to communicate simply and effectively with people from many backgrounds and levels of attained education
Effective problem solver
Ability to work well with a team and grow with the organization
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for ISAIC’s mission
Committed to social and environmental justice

Nice To Haves

Some prior experience as a teacher or trainer in sewing or other manual skill is a plus. Can be in non-professional settings such as community classes, workshops, on-line tutorials.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of FISP curriculum to maximize outcomes for students
Assist with the management of the classroom by covering daily clerical tasks for the Lead Instructor or Instructor
Assist with classroom preparation including printing, cutting, or assembling student materials
Deliver curriculum materials on schedule as needed when the Lead Instructor is out of the classroom
Deliver make-up content as directed by the Lead Instructor