Job Details

Art and Design Adjuncts

Position Number: 6087432
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Fashion & Textile Design

Art and Design Adjuncts

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Department of Art and Design at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in our Fashion, Apparel, and Textile Design program. We seek passionate and dynamic educators eager to inspire and prepare students for successful careers in the fashion and textile industry.

Adjunct faculty will teach up to three courses per semester, providing in-person instruction in areas such as fashion design, apparel construction, textiles, and merchandising. Courses will be delivered through a combination of lectures, hands-on studio learning, and critiques. Teaching opportunities may be available in both the Fall and Spring semesters, with course availability and schedules varying each term.

The ideal candidates will bring a strong combination of academic credentials, professional industry experience, and a commitment to student success. These educators will play a vital role in equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the evolving fashion and textile fields.

Minimum Education/Experience:
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in the field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
We seek accomplished educators with the following qualifications:

A master's degree (or equivalent) in Fashion Design, Apparel Construction, Textiles, Merchandising, or a related field.
A strong creative portfolio demonstrating conceptual depth, technical proficiency, and aesthetic refinement across various projects.
Proven teaching excellence, with the ability to engage and inspire students through innovative pedagogy and mentorship.
Experience working with diverse student populations and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance teaching responsibilities effectively.

Ideal candidates will bring a blend of creative vision, professional expertise, and academic experience to enhance the learning experience for students in the Fashion, Apparel, and Textile Design Studies program at NCCU.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.