Adjunct Faculty in Textile & Fashion Design: Fashion Illustration

$51,000 - $54,000/Yr

Maine College of Art & Design - Portland, ME

Part-time - Entry Level

Portland, ME

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty position in Textile & Fashion Design at Maine College of Art & Design focuses on teaching a Fashion Illustration class during the 2025-26 academic year. The role emphasizes individualized attention and effective teaching, requiring a strong commitment to student success and motivation. The position is contingent upon student enrollment and course demand, with responsibilities including course development, instruction, and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach one Fashion Illustration Course in the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Follow program guidelines to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience.
• Conduct assigned classes in the area of employment per the catalog description, the course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.
• Be reasonably accessible to students for course consultation and feedback through class time, one-on-one or group meetings, and/or e-mail.
• Participate in program meetings called by the program chair, following the guidelines of the Faculty Handbook.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records and submit midterm and final course grades on Canvas, our learning management system.
• Administer, grade, and provide feedback promptly to monitor student proficiency and progress through the course.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the Program and College.
• Foster a positive working and learning environment free from harassment, prejudice, and/or bias.

Requirements

• An MFA in Fashion, Textiles, Fibers, or Illustration is preferred; a BFA with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in Fashion Illustration and knowledge of technical, formal, and conceptual considerations of Fashion Illustration.
• Ability to commute to Portland, Maine, for in-person instruction, typically two days a week.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching with knowledge of the field of Fashion Illustration.
• A high level of skill and professional experience in Fashion Illustration.
• The ability and desire to teach an undergraduate Fashion Illustration course.
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Skilled in technically and conceptually critiquing art, able to challenge and encourage students to become better artists through critique and conversation.
• Experience working with students of culturally and socially diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Compensation of $4,250 to $4,500 per 3-credit class.