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It's a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

Direct Supervisor

Director, School of Design + Art

Status

Part-Time

Division

Academic Affairs

T arget Weekly Hours

10

Location

Main Campus

Benefits Eligibility

No

JOB SUMMARY

The Fashion Design Department is seeking an Adjunct Professor to teach Draping. This course explores three-dimensional design techniques through the art of draping, providing students with hands-on experience in creating garments directly on a dress form. The ideal candidate will have industry experience in draping, garment construction, and eveningwear design, as well as a strong passion for teaching and mentorship.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver course content that incorporates best practices in draping techniques.
• Guide students in expressing three-dimensional design ideas through muslin draping on dress forms.
• Encourage creative experimentation to help students develop finished garment designs.
• Teach students to analyze existing garments and sketches to determine appropriate draping methods.
• Instruct on truing patterns and refining draped designs to ensure proper fit, balance, and proportion.
• Provide problem-solving strategies for fit, construction, and finishing techniques specific to draped eveningwear.
• Evaluate students' work and provide constructive feedback on technical skills and design execution.
• Introduce and discuss appropriate production methods for both finished draped garments and eveningwear designs.
• Foster an engaging and supportive classroom environment that encourages student growth and creativity.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Licenses or Certifications

None

Financial Responsibility

None

Supervision

None

Special Working Conditions

None

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