• Reflects the diversity of our community

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for under-represented populations

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

ACC is committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of historically underserved and underrepresented populations. Through continual strategic community engagement and professional development of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, the college demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture and climate for equitable outcomes.
ACC is proud to serve a diverse student body as an open-access and low-cost institution. Dedicated faculty members are excellent professors who help students achieve their educational goals and are sensitive to our students' diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. In 2017 our faculty adopted a Statement of ACC Faculty Values. This Statement affirms that ACC's faculty members value collaboration, service, agency, scholarship, inclusion, and teaching, all of which attest to our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our mission.

Develop, prepare and teach existing Fashion Design coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to equity, inclusion, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures in the Fashion Design classrooms at Highland Campus. The ideal candidates with demonstrable skills, professional experience and ability to participate in the following areas are encouraged to apply

• Professional Pattern Making Experience is required

• Fashion Industry experience is preferred

• Teaching experience is preferred

• Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping

• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.

• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.

• Remain current in the Fashion Industry and the teaching profession through a variety of professional development activities.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.

• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.

Current Work of the Department/Discipline

The Fashion Design program offers students an Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design in the Business Area of Study as well as a Level 1 Certificate. The program, located at Highland Campus, trains students to operate industrial equipment. The department is committed to the fostering of student knowledge, skills and training. Teamwork and professional development is required in the department.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, or MerchandisingHome Economics (with relevant concentration) or Marketing or

• Associate degree in one of these and 3 years non-teaching work experience

See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements.

Preferred Work Experience (Workforce Programs)

• A minimum of 3 years of industry related non-teaching work experience.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Fashion Industry experience is preferred

• Teaching experience is preferred

• Strong skills in sewing construction techniques, pattern making and draping

• Willing to build on the successful syllabus currently in place

Application Requirements

Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

Criminal Background Check

Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.