Adjunct Lecturer of Experimental Fashion

Kentucky College of Art and Design•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KyCAD is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer of Experimental Fashion to instruct a six-week course, STU 492: Special Topics: Fiber and Material, during Fall 2026, Session 1 (August 24-October 2, M-R - 1:30-5pm). This course will explore fabric construction techniques, surface manipulations, fiber processing, and textile structure creation, drawing from the history of textile arts and cutting-edge innovation. The position is open to both internal and external applicants.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Fiber Art, Textiles, Craft or Material Studies, Studio Art, or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate course credit hours in fiber art, textiles craft or material studies, or recognized professional accomplishments in related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.
Pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources (may include a national background check).
Complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

Nice To Haves

Preferred teaching experience: 3 years.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
Other duties as assigned.