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Fashion Design and Clothing- Instructional Faculty / Department Head
Position Type : Faculty - General Funding
Salary : $47,235 -$73,779 (based on education and experience 9 -month contract)
Plus, an additional $10K for Department Head Responsibilities
Job List : External
Close Date : Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5 : 00 p.m. (Arizona Time)
Please note, this position will be in person, to be located in the Pima County / Tucson area.
Pima Community College invites applications for the position of Department Head for our vibrant and forward-thinking Fashion Design Program. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who is passionate about preparing students for success in the ever-evolving fashion industry.
About Pima Community College
At the core of Pima Community College's mission is serving our community and providing educational opportunities to all learners. We value inclusion and inquiry because diversity in people, experiences, and perspectives unlocks critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With a focus on a culture of belonging and care, we are committed to nurturing a climate where all students and employees feel welcome, successful, and have opportunities to reach their potential. We are proud to be designated a Hispanic-serving Institution and are intentional with equitable actions that promote social and economic prosperity.
At Pima Community College we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Pima Communities commitments and its institutional population, please visit our web pages About Pima, Diversity, and Reports & Data.
Fashion Program
Pima's Fashion Design program is an integral part of the dynamic Division of Arts, which also encompasses Film, Theater, Dance, Music, Digital Arts, and Visual Arts. The Associate of Arts - Fashion Design pathway provides students with a progressive foundation in essential skills, advanced technological training, and a deep understanding of current industry trends, preparing them to thrive in today's fast-paced and evolving fashion industry.
Courses are led by industry professionals and cover a diverse range of topics, including multiple levels of apparel design and construction, fashion drawing, pattern drafting (both by hand and CAD), digital fashion design, merchandising, styling, and more. Students have access to a state-of-the-art design lab, specialized databases, and industry publications, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the field.
A standout feature of the program is the long-running spring fashion show, where students present their creativity through unique, student-created brands, making it a celebrated annual event. Additionally, teaching and understanding sustainable fashion is an integral part of the curriculum, reinforcing the program's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
About the Position
The position is available beginning the 2025-26 academic year as a nine-month contract. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a nine-month academic year, August-May, that could include day, evening, and weekend duties.
As Department Head of Fashion Design, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the program's future and ensuring its continued success. This full-time position combines teaching, leadership, and administrative responsibilities. Please note that the department head model is subject to review and may change in two years.
Faculty may be asked to teach in person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. Divisions may employ emerging approaches such as fast-track, IBEST, and dual enrollment as appropriate. Course scheduling may include daytime, evenings, and / or weekends.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive benefits package that goes beyond affordable medical plans. Because we value work-life balance, we offer award-winning Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs. For more information, visit our Benefits webpage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities :
- Academic Leadership : Provide visionary leadership to the Fashion Design program, ensuring alignment with the college's mission and goals.
- Curriculum Development : Oversee curriculum design and updates, integrating industry trends, sustainable practices, and technological advancements.
- Faculty Supervision : Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty, fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.
- Student Success : Support student learning and engagement by promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Industry Partnerships : Build and maintain relationships with local and national industry professionals to enhance internship and career opportunities for students.
- Budget and Resource Management : Manage program budgets and resources, including oversight of the design lab and equipment.
- Program Promotion : Act as an ambassador for the program by promoting it to prospective students, the community, and industry stakeholders.
- Event Coordination : Lead the planning and execution of key events, such as the annual fashion show and other community outreach initiatives.
- Assessment and Accreditation : Ensure the program meets accreditation standards and implements assessment processes to maintain academic excellence.
- Scheduling : Create and maintain class schedules
- Teaching
General Duties :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth. We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.
Job Requirements
Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Occupational discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification :
The selected candidate will :
Preferred Qualifications :
Directions for Applying and Other Important Information
Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and / or coursework completed by May 2025.
A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES or AACRAO's corporate partners.
Before ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.
To submit an application you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required. Documents listed as optional do not have to be attached in order to submit the application. Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents. At minimum, these documents are required :
The selected candidate(s) must provide Faculty Qualifications & Hiring with official (unopened) transcripts and / or official (unopened) foreign transcript evaluation.
Selection Process :
The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview.
Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements. Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact faculty-hiring@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities / Females / Disabled / Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
About the College and Tucson Community
Pima Community College is committed to becoming a premier community college, one that is built on a foundation of student success, community engagement, and diversity. We hire people who :
Pima was recently named one of the top workplaces in Arizona by Forbes magazine, which analyzed such factors as safety of work environment, competitiveness of compensation, opportunities for advancement and openness to telework.
The College meets the needs of the community by offering instruction when and how our students want it : evenings, weekends, year-round, in traditional classroom settings, online and virtual learning, in web-classroom hybrids, and in semester-long or accelerated formats. Employees can expect to participate in innovative, flexible scheduling, in keeping with the College's vision, to provide access to learning without the limits of time, place, or distance.
Pima Community College is in Tucson, an inclusive oasis in the Arizona Sonoran desert. With a population of about 1 million, metro Tucson is a cosmopolitan community. It is a majority-minority city enriched by an active LGBTQIA community and by nearly 150 distinct neighborhoods, from Barrio Anita to Poets Square.
Located 65 miles from Mexico, Tucson sits on the border-spanning ancestral lands of the Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui peoples and is proud of centuries of Hispanic and Indigenous heritage.
Environmental stewardship is in Tucson's nature. The city is situated in a valley surrounded by four mountain ranges that create a unique ecosystem encompassing a saguaro-studded desert floor and pine forests on Mount Lemmon. We're bracketed on the East and West sides by Saguaro National Park, and we're committed to planting 1 million trees by 2030.
Additional information about the College may be found at
Salary : $47,235 - $73,779
