Adjunct Lecturer of Experimental Fashion

KyCAD would like to announce a new position in the capacity of Adjunct Lecturer of Experimental Fashion for a three-week course taking place Fall 2026, Session 3 (November 30-December 18, M-R 9:00am-12:30pm + 1:30-5pm). This position is open to Internal and External applications.

Position Description:

Under the direction of the Chair of Fashion, the Adjunct Lecturer would have the opportunity to instruct STU 492: Special Topics: Dress-up Costuming the Character, an elective studio course.

Compensation: Salary: $4,000 per 3 credit course

Course Description:

STU 492: Special Topics: Dress-Up! Costuming the Character

(Center for the Human)

3 credits

This course introduces students to the art and practice of costume design for theatre, dance, film, and live performance. Students will explore how clothing communicates character, setting, and narrative through visual storytelling. By interpreting written source materials such as scripts, plays, and books, students will be challenged to design unique costumes informed by historic and material research as well as play in the space between period accuracy and creative license. This design-based course emphasizes sketching, drawing, and design; however, some assignments will expect students to select existing garments and alter them into dramatic costumes or fabricate costumes from whole cloth. By the end of the course, students will develop a small costume design portfolio that demonstrates their creative process from script analysis to final design presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
• Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.
• Other duties as assigned.