Overview
Faculty, Fashion Merchandising Jobs in Miami, FL at Miami Dade College
Full Job Description
This faculty member teaches Associate in Science courses in Fashion Merchandising and is responsible for providing superior academic and lab instruction, orientation to students regarding fashion industry terminology and practices. Provides evaluation, grading and mentoring of students in an engaging and positive learning environment. This is a full-time Faculty (FAC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides classroom and laboratory instruction to students in the Fashion and Merchandising program
Evaluates, recruits, and advises Fashion Program students
Participates in a variety of departmental, campus and college-wide programs, activities and committees
Participates in curriculum development and revision that stress innovation and multiculturalism, and assesses the curriculum against state and national standards
Supervises and coordinates field experiences and/or internships
Prepares and submits student information and reports
Submits student grades, attendance, and other classroom records to the appropriate departments in a timely and accurate manner
Serves as a resource for faculty members and the program
Evaluates students on comprehension and performance on practical techniques, and provides career and academic advising for students
Participates in grant writing and acquisition of external funding for the program
Uses teaching strategies to promote student success and retention. Notifies program chair about at risk students requiring additional instructional support and resources for completion
Maintains safety and order of the lab, classroom, equipment and students within their area of instruction
Plans and organizes instructional materials to meet course objectives and maintains budgetary requirements within their area of instruction
Participates in departmental recruiting and retention activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in Fashion Business, Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, International Fashion Business; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one or any combination of the following fields: Fashion Business, Fashion Management, Fashion Marketing, International Fashion Business; or MFA in Textiles or Fibers; or MBA and a minimum of seven (7) years of full-time work experience in the apparel industry.
All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
Possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
Demonstrated effective use of active learning techniques
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
Start date for this Faculty position is anticipated to begin on or before Fall Semester 2024
MFA or Doctoral stipend awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable
Preferences
Preference will be given to applicants wi…
Title: Faculty, Fashion Merchandising
Company: Miami Dade College
Location: Miami, FL
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