Career Opportunities

Adjunct, Fashion Design (Pattern Cutting and Construction)

This position is no longer open.

School of Architecture & Design
Department: Design
Campus: Beirut
Discipline: Fashion Design
date: Fall 2015

The Department of Design at the School of Architecture & Design invites applicants for an adjunct faculty position for the academic year 2015-2016. The applicant should demonstrate expertise in a broad range of fashion design practice and have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience.

This role involves teaching core skills and inspiring students in their creative process from pattern cutting through to finished garments.

The candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of creative pattern cutting and garment construction techniques, from introductory courses through to advanced courses in outerwear and tailoring with a particular focus on creative pattern cutting, both flat and draping techniques.

The candidate will be working as part of a team who strives for creative and professional excellence and must be able to demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Teaching duties include all related course administration and the role requires the candidate to be pro-active in developing new learning and teaching methods.

Duration of Position: This position will open in Fall 2015, which starts in September 2015.

The candidate is expected to teach the following courses:

Pattern Cutting III
This intermediate studio introduces the core principles and practices required in the cutting and production of soft tailoring and outerwear. This course takes the student through the essential stages required in the production of structured and unstructured outerwear garments paying particular attention to the impact of fabric choices on the cutting process. During the first half of the semester students learn about the importance of balance and fit as well as developing skills centered on understanding collars, two-piece sleeves and linings. The second half of the studio is spent realizing patterns for the production of garments selected from Design III, of which one piece will be outerwear. Students learn through demonstrations, practical exercises and tutorials.

Construction III
This intermediate workshop teaches students the skills and planning necessary for producing tailored garments. During the first half of the semester students work with a standard jacket pattern in the production of a jacket toile. This includes use of interlinings, developing different pocket types through to shoulder pads, buttonholes and correct methods for pressing and finishing. These skills consolidate previous Construction workshops and underpin the standards required for the final major project. The second half to the semester is spent realizing garments from Design III and Pattern Cutting III. Students learn through demonstrations, practical workshop exercises and individual tutorials.

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should have an MA in fashion design or related fields

Application:
Candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent outlining their particular design pedagogy, a CV with names of 3 references, and the following:

  1. Professional Portfolio with examples of design projects, etc. [PDF format, 15 pages maximum]
  2. Teaching portfolio with examples of syllabi, students work [PDF format, 15 pages maximum]

The application should be sent by email to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

Applications deadline: July 19, 2015
Notifications will be sent by: August 10, 2015

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.

Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.