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Adjunct Faculty | Intro to Sewing

Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design (Online)
Salary: $2440 (lecture)-$3340 (studio) per class, per term
Location: Remote, AZ, CO, CA, FL, NY, TX, or VA.

Application Deadline: Priority consideration for applications received by May 1, 2026.

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach FS1301 Introduction to Sewing Basics, a foundational studio course for students entering the Fashion Design program with minimal sewing experience. This course focuses on the fundamentals of sewing machine operation, cutting and preparation techniques, pressing, basic seams, seam finishes, and introductory construction skills. Course descriptions may be found in the RMCAD Catalog found here: https://catalog.rmcad.edu/content.php?catoid=16&navoid=4076

FS1301 Introduction to Sewing Basics

This 3‑credit studio course introduces students to essential sewing and construction techniques that prepare them for advanced coursework in sewing, draping, and patternmaking. Students complete a skills assessment upon entry and work through a series of guided exercises to build confidence and technical proficiency.

Students completing this course will be able to:

Demonstrate proper sewing machine operation and maintenance (threading, bobbin winding, tension, sewing feet).
Cut, prepare, and pin fabric accurately.
Use pressing tools and techniques appropriately.
Execute basic stitches and seam finishes.
Apply foundational hand and machine sewing skills, including buttons, zippers, corners, curves, and darts.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teaching and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self. Faculty must also comply with all administrative and classroom management policies, procedures, and instructional deadlines.
Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum course, competencies and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
Encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics
Delivers instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes for student success.
Record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/final grades by the due date specified.
Hold regular, weekly office hours.
Provide timely and periodic feedback to students on assignments and participation.
Attend required training sessions and departmental meetings.
Execute assessment practices when necessary.

Qualifications:

Must reside in the following states: AZ, CO, CA, FL, NY, TX, or VA.
Candidates must have a MFA with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the posted field or a related discipline.
In addition to academic credentials and experience, professional practice in the area of Apparel/Fashion Design and/or Product Development holds significant value.
Demonstrated professional experience in apparel construction, industrial sewing, garment assembly, or related areas.
Ability to teach beginning‑level sewing skills with clarity, patience, and strong technical accuracy.
Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Knowledge of CLO3D is desirable.
Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred.
Successfully complete and pass the online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD’s Learning Management System.
Official transcripts must be received before invitations to teach courses will be offered.
Familiarity with educational technology and teaching strategies is required.
Strong written, oral, and online communication skills are required.
Experience in the following areas: Textile Design.

How to Apply:
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Please use the online application link to submit your cover letter, CV, and examples of your professional work (website link or digital portfolio of 3 relevant projects), and student work (preferred but not required). PDF format is preferred, however the size limit for individual files is 5MB.

About RMCAD:

RMCAD is dedicated to living its mission and values, specifically that “Our students come first.” The college continuously works with faculty and staff towards developig an evolving student-ready paradigm. RMCAD is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and maintains a policy of inclusiveness that recognizes values and reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The college fosters a dynamic learning and working environment that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas. We welcome people from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to creativity, academic excellence, societal and cultural evolution and betterment, civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

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