Apparel Technologies Faculty Adjunct/Temporary Part Time
About The Position
Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor for the Fashion Design Technology Program for the Fall 2026 semester. The college is specifically looking for an instructor to teach FADE 1025: Fashion Imaging and FADE 2115: Product Development and Manufacturing. Compensation for teaching under 5 credits is $1,650 per semester credit. Those teaching more than five credits are considered temporary part-time employees and will be placed on the faculty salary schedule, with placement determined by education and experience according to the 2025-2027 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.
Requirements
- Must possess or meet minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State colleges and universities credential field of Apparel Design and Production, # 500191.
- Associate degree in apparel design, fashion design, clothing design, or textiles and clothing.
- Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience in apparel design, pattern making, and production.
- One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
- The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
- Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered.
- Must meet all minimum qualifications.
- Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.
- Minneapolis College does not sponsor visas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Adobe Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat.
- Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners, multi-lingual learners, students with disabilities, and international students.
- Collaborative team player who is willing to devote time to student success and the success of students in the Fashion Design Technology Program.
- Industry-related experience and/or certification in Fashion Design.
- Previous work experience in a post-secondary institution.
- Interpersonal and team-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach FADE 1025: Fashion Imaging
- Teach FADE 2115: Product Development and Manufacturing
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
