Position: Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design (Fall 2026) Location: River Forest, IL Job Id: 2285 # of Openings: 1 Adjunct Faculty, Fashion Design (Fall 2026) Position Available: Fall Semester (August 26 - December 13, 2026) Spring Semester (January 11 - May 5, 2027) FLSA Status: Exempt (salary) Job Status: Part-time Faculty (non-tenure track) Position Summary: The Fashion Department at Dominican University is seeking
dynamic, experienced individuals to join us as Adjunct Instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year. As an integral part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the education and development of aspiring fashion professionals in a vibrant and innovative learning environment. Courses Offered: FASH 150: Format: In Person | Fall 2026 | Fridays, 11:30–2:10 PM Description: This course introduces the
foundational techniques of garment construction through both hand and machine sewing. Students learn essential stitches, zipper applications, buttonholes, darts, and a range of seam finishes, while also becoming familiar with sewing machine parts and proper fabric handling. Emphasis is placed on understanding grainlines, pattern layout, and key construction tools such as interfacing and pressing equipment. Throughout
the course, students apply these skills to create and fit a wearable garment, developing both technical precision and an understanding of proper fit. FASH 365 Fashion Illustration: Format: In Person | Fall 2026 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00–9:15 AM Description: This course builds advanced skills in fashion illustration, focusing on drawing men and women, posing the figure, developing facial features, and adding
garment details and accessories. Students create mood boards that capture color, silhouette, and overall design inspiration, and develop a designer statement that reflects a cohesive creative vision. Emphasis is placed on clearly communicating the design process and sources of inspiration. Using both traditional and digital techniques, students translate their ideas into a fully developed fashion collection presented
in two-dimensional form. FASH 256 Textiles Science: Format: In Person | Spring 2027 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00–9:15 AM Description: This course introduces students to textile fibers, fabrics, and finishes, with an emphasis on how material choices influence the appearance, performance, and care of apparel products. Students explore natural and manufactured textiles, their origins, and basic production processes.
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