The Fashion Design department at Pratt Institute, located in Brooklyn, NY, is creating a pool of applicants to join our part-time faculty community.
At Pratt, we define fashion practice as cultural messaging through clothes. Students contextualize fashion within a social framework and through rigorous attention to production, craft, and contemporary aesthetics.
Devoted to a creative learning community, Pratt recognizes the strength that stems from a diversity of perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, approaches and experiences. We aspire to continue to grow as a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to and be part of the Pratt community.

Pay Rate: $1,300 - $1,720 per contact hour


Qualifications

Immediate openings in construction, patternmaking and draping. We encourage applicants with experience and knowledge in the following areas of expertise:

• Flat pattern making, three-dimensional draping and garment construction
• Various construction techniques, finishing details and best practices
• Experience applying technical skills to the creative process through draping, patternmaking and cutting
• Historical and critical perspectives on contemporary fashion design, especially non-western perspectives on fashion design
• Sustainability, materials/textiles and circular design practices
• Digital design literacy, CAD technology / CLO3D

The Fashion Department's yearly plan of study can be viewed here .


Application Instructions

Review of applications to begin immediately and remain open until filled.
To apply, please submit your c.v., cover letter, contact information for one professional reference and 10 examples of syllabi and/or student work and/or professional projects that reflect your pedagogical and professional practice.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.