Position Description Summary
Adjunct Sewing Instructor :
Major Objective :
This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement : creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum. The result should be students’ abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.
Core Competencies and Qualifications
Earned Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Apparel, Textiles, Industrial Sewing, Design and Merchandising, Manufacturing, CNC, or a manufacturing-related field with minimum two years industry experience; OR, earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with a minimum of five years industry experience; OR, earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline with certifications relevant to the course. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 24 months full time work experience in the field
Ability to work collaboratively and motivated independently
Ability to express self clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Ability to use online resources to support the management and delivery of instruction
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to operate personal computer, audio visual equipment and other office equipment
Flexibility with work related activities not occurring during scheduled course hours
Willingness to visit employers utilizing the skills being taught
Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to
Maintain curriculum
Facilitate learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions
Create a positive learning environment
Monitor, assesses and advise learners on technical and academic progress and performance
Provide midterm and final evaluations
Use current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction
Record daily course attendance
Record individual activity grades in a consistent manner
Maintain, update, design and / or develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction
Attend departmental meetings as requested
Visit employers in the field
Other duties as assigned
Teach Required Course Topics :
Workplace Conduct
Terminology
Safety
Ergonomics
Basic Mathematics for Sewers
Types of Industrial Sewing Machines, Seams, Stitches and Finishes
Types of Fabrics and Materials
Industrial Sewing Machine Set-up, Adjustments and Maintenance, Troubleshooting
Machine Control
Standardized Work Methods
Fabric and Sewing Handling
Quality
Reading Specifications and Routings
Understanding Patterns
Pay Procedures and Travelers
REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset – our employees.
Henry Ford College is pleased to offer the following benefit and wellness options to eligible Part-time Faculty (AFO) :
The following benefits are available to Part-Time Faculty members :
Office of Retirement System (ORS) provides a choice between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Employees contribute between 0% and 13% in addition to HFC contributions towards retirement, based on plan choice.
HFC offers the following work-life balance in Counseling, Coaching, and Legal & Financial Consultation.
01 How many years of professional level industry work experience do you have?
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Adjunct Faculty • Dearborn, MI