Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Westchester Community College's Business Department seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor capable of teaching fashion design courses at the foundational level through product development and complete garment design with an emphasis on technical design. The Instructor will be expected to teach:

• Apparel & Design I & II
• Fashion Illustration Technique I and II
• History of Fashion
• Flat Pattern Making I and II
• Fashion Product Development
• Fashion Design Technology I and II
• Garment Construction
• Portfolio creation

In addition, Faculty are expected to assist students in the development of a fashion portfolio and manage and supervise an annual fashion show. Faculty are expected to be active members of the college community and be interested and motivated to assume departmental and campus-wide leadership roles in the future. The School of Business and Professional Careers is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master's degree in Fine Arts or a related area and a minimum of one year of practical/teaching experience is required. Knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, textiles and the latest in design technology is essential. The candidate for this position should be an excellent communicator as well as possess experience as a coach and motivator for community college students. 

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of at least 5 years of teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.  Knowledge and experience teaching the above listed subjects strongly preferred.   

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE:    Fall 2025

SALARY & BENEFITS:  The starting salary is $75,170. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $88,234. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The priority deadline date is: February 14, 2025.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

 

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