Founded in 1819, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country.
JOB OVERVIEW The Myron Ullman, Jr. School of Design(SOD) aims to prepare its students to be skilled professionals who can ably work in local and global markets while respecting the diversity of the human community. SOD is innovative in teaching and in transforming the design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design thinking methods and technologies. Through inspired interdisciplinary projects and solid corporate partnerships, SOD is devoted to furthering its role as a leading design institution.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs empower students in our School of Design with a core of knowledge that provides a solid educational base. Our students are prepared for careers in fashion, communication design, and industrial design by a passionate faculty, rigorous academic endeavors, and a world-class professional practice (co-op) program.
Fashion Design Undergraduate Adjunct Instructors support the mission of the program by teaching core curriculum courses. All instructors are representative of the program, so it is important that this role is met with professionalism at all levels. Also expected is a dedication to excellence regarding the academic experience of our students. Adjunct Instructors may be asked to communicate and collaborate with other faculty members of multi-section courses but will not be asked to develop new course syllabi on their own. On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member's primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a diverse set of students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *On a part-time basis, conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars. *May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework. *Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities. *Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications. *Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS *An educational degree of Bachelor's in Fashion Design or a closely related field and a minimum of two years of industry experience in Fashion Design or a closely related field or a Master's Degree in Fashion Design. *One or more years of university-level teaching experience is preferred. *Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject. *Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED *Critical thinking and Design research practice *Textiles, including fibers, fabric development, dyeing methods, surface manipulation capabilities COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
*Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION statement.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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