What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor Fashion Design - Adjunct (PoolReq) position at Houston Community College?
The Opportunity
1. Teaching:
a. Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline;
b. Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods;
c. Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair;
d. Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles;
e. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner;
f. Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines;
g. Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials;
h. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs;
i. Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories and
j. Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
2. Academic Advising:
a. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community;
b. Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues;
c. Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.;
d. Create and maintain a website dedicated to the types of information specified in bullet three and
e. Work with Chair to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).
3. Professional Development:
a. Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair;
b. Keep pace with developments in the discipline;
c. Learn and apply technologies that support student learning and
d. Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college.
4. Institutional and Community Service:
a. Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises;
b. Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities;
c. Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees;
d. Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS;
e. Participate in college-related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs;
f. Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS;
g. Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards;
h. Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities;
i. Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education and
j. Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions.
Associate’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is the minimum requirement. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field is preferred. (Official college transcript showing degree conferred must accompany this application.)
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years professional industry experience required. One (1) year teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
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- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
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- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
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