Technical Apparel Design Instructor - Richmond, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Description
Employee Group:
Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
2
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- Pay Level:
Faculty Pay Scale
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
Qualified Faculty List
- Internal Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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- External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
- Competition ID:
2794
TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
- Competition ID:
FACULTY
Faculty:
Qualified Faculty List
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.
We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt and Kwikwetlem peoples.
FACULTY OVERVIEW
Imagine teaching in a new, cutting-edge facility backed by a 30-year history as an industry leader.
The Wilson School of Design (WSD) has seven different programs that encourage students to take risks and innovate in small, personalized classes offering intensive hands-on learning experiences and state-of-the-art equipment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Technical Apparel Design program is updating our qualified faculty list and vetting current instructors from across KPU. Calendar descriptions for each course are included at the end of the posting.
We are seeking applicants who are qualified to teach one or a selection of the following courses:
- DETA 5230 Strategic Design Innovation
- DETA 5550 Technical Apparel Industry Experience
- DETA 5980 Capstone Research
- DETA 5985 Capstone Development and Production
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Faculty members of DETA are also expected to contribute and participate in any of the following:
- Curriculum development and review.
- Assisting students outside of scheduled class time.
- Preparation processes and site visits.
- Service and representation of the programme on various university committees, internally and externally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required qualifications include:
- Master's Degree in Apparel Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related discipline, or related disciplines or Academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility
- Minimum of 810 years of recent experience related to Technical Apparel Design, AND Evidence of experience or expertise appropriate to specific course content, AND Demonstration of a clear understanding of related fields
- Postsecondary teaching experience is preferred, but not mandatory
APPLICATION
CALENDAR DESCRIPTIONS
DETA 5230 Strategic Design Direction
Students will explore technical apparel design opportunities, creative strategies, technological advances, and leadership styles. Through a rigorous design research process, they will solve technical apparel-related problems innovatively and creatively. The methodology and skills in this course will be the foundation for the final capstone project.
DETA 5550
Technical Apparel Industry Experience
DETA 5980 Capstone Research
Students will engage in market research, while exploring creative strategies, technological advances, and leadership approaches in the design of technical performance apparel.
They will evaluate principles of research design methodology for the purposes of measuring potential innovation and creative solutions. Through research, students will develop an evidence-based strategic design direction that will inform their final capstone project.DETA Capstone Development and Production
Note to Applicants
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