Part-Time Lab Faculty Specialist, Fashion Design (Pool)

The Fashion Lab is a hands-on instructional environment equipped with a range of industrial sewing equipment, including industrial single-needle sewing machines, overlock/serger machines, specialty sewing equipment, pressing equipment, dress forms, cutting tables, and related apparel production tools. The lab also includes a large-format plotter/printer used for printing digital patterns and other instructional materials.

The Lab Faculty Specialist will help ensure that students have a safe, organized, and productive environment in which to develop technical skills. The position requires a combination of apparel construction knowledge, equipment expertise, student support, and day-to-day lab management.

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL
Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as a Lab Faculty Specialist for Fashion Design. Lab Faculty Specialists are faculty members who perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses and/or in learning assistance/tutorial centers.

The duties of the lab faculty specialist faculty consist of assignments related to instructing students in an instructional environment; assisting in the supervision and management of lab activities; coordinating and scheduling use of equipment and supplies; and training support staff.

The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $40,387 – $58,360 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following:
   • An associate degree in a discipline reasonably related to Fashion and Related Technologies AND six years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR
   • A bachelor’s degree in a discipline reasonably related to Fashion and Related Technologies AND two years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; OR
   • A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Fashion Design OR
   • The equivalent of the above

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualification(s):

• Professional, educational, or industry experience in apparel construction, fashion design, costume, apparel production, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating industrial sewing equipment, including industrial single-needle and overlock/serger machines.
• Knowledge of sewing machine setup, threading, tension adjustment, needle selection, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with specialty apparel construction equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools, dress forms, and other equipment commonly found in a fashion design laboratory.
• Experience with large-format plotter/printers, particularly for printing full-scale digital apparel patterns.
• Familiarity with digital patternmaking workflows and PDF or CAD pattern files.
• Knowledge of apparel construction and patternmaking sufficient to provide instructional support to students completing course assignments.
• Knowledge of safe practices for operating, maintaining, and storing sewing, cutting, pressing, and related equipment.
• Ability to organize and maintain equipment, tools, supplies, fabric, notions, paper, and other instructional materials.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance or coordinate repairs when appropriate.
• Ability to explain technical processes clearly to students with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Fashion Program faculty and staff to support curriculum and student learning.
• Ability to foster a welcoming, inclusive, organized, and professional learning environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities in an active instructional lab.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Lab faculty specialist duties and responsibilities may consist of one or more of the following:

• Perform direct instruction of students in laboratory courses, and/or learning assistance/tutorial centers. Lab faculty specialists who are the instructor of record in laboratory courses shall have their assignment based on the load for the course in accordance with Article 17 (not on hours).
• Maintain accurate class, department, and other records conforming to state requirements and stated district and college needs.
• Participate in the Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
• Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, budget reports, rosters, class, and office schedules.
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of full-time, associate, and substitute instructors and staff.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the development of curriculum/programs and the implementation of the curriculum approval process at the department level.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the preparation of class schedule(s) for the department/program and in the final preparation of the published schedule. If appropriate, plan and implement a WSCH/FTE Plan of Action for the open lab courses within the department.
• Assist in the preparation of the semester work schedule for faculty and staff.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the appropriate aspects of the department’s budget and discuss periodically with the Division Chair/supervising administrator.
• Act as a facilitator relative to student, staff, administrative, and public concerns and inform the Division Chair or supervising administrator of the nature, status, and action taken.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with appropriate campus departments to keep abreast of the instructional and education needs, and coordinate the open lab program’s efforts to meet those needs.
• Represent the respective instructional department, when necessary, at Board of Trustees’ meetings and on district and college committees.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in administering the District’s policies and procedures, including compliance with all bargaining unit agreements.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in the preparation and administration of annual budgets for the assigned area; review and approve expenditures according to established District policies and procedures.
• Assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in developing, maintaining, and coordinating the use of supplies inventories, equipment, site licenses, and software in computer labs and related classrooms; assist the Division Chair or supervising administrator in diagnosing/identifying and repairing software and equipment malfunctions/problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in consultation with the Division Chair or supervising administrator.
• Post and maintain office hours each week in accordance with Article 17 for full-time faculty and Article 100.7 for associate faculty.
• Lab faculty specialists have the option of teaching outside their primary area on an overload basis. To be eligible for an assignment outside their area of primary responsibility, they must qualify through the established guidelines.

In addition to the lab-related duties outlined above, regular and contract members who are lab faculty specialists are expected to assume institutional responsibilities which are of value to their department, division, college and/or District as delineated in Article 21.

Application Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
• Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS

• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included or the transcript does not show a degree conferred AND degree conferred date, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements.
• Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
• Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
• If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript, you can get it scanned at an office supply or copy store, then attach the electronic version of your transcript to this online application.
• Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluations requests, or similar documents WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• When uploading transcripts, please ensure they are NOT encrypted, secured, or password-protected or they will be rejected by the system.

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION

Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required.

• The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete.
• ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• List accurately and completely the courses taken that match requirements of the required degree.
• Do NOT attach documents such as course evaluations.

For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741-2174 Fax: (408) 741-2564
Email: careers@wvm.edu

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
• Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
• Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
• Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The district reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
• Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.
• The district does not provide visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number: FY22/23-047POOL

Open Date: 10/13/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Organization

West Valley-Mission Community College District has a devoted Board of Trustees and a dedicated staff that serves its two colleges. West Valley College in Saratoga and Mission College in Santa Clara are on the cutting edge among higher education institutions in the Silicon Valley. Every semester over 20,000 students enroll in courses at the colleges. Thousands of others take online, off-campus, or non-credit courses and seminars offered through a variety of programs. These programs are aimed at meeting the training and retraining needs of the people of Silicon Valley.

Mission College is a public community college located in the City of Santa Clara, and in the heart of the Silicon Valley. We offer a future of transfer to a four year institution, a future in a career of your choice, a future of increasing skills for both higher education and the workforce and a future for an Associate’s Degree or Certificate that can get you on your way to any goal.

The highly diverse and active student population makes the environment at Mission College energetic and vibrant. It is a great place to meet new friends, participate in clubs and make your voice heard in student advocacy. Our faculty is among the most qualified in the state and our students appreciate the college for its friendly staff and supportive atmosphere. The staff at Mission College is uniquely poised to help and guide your path to the future.

Mission College has many programs and services to ensure student success and support. Financial Aid can assist in making college affordable. Counseling helps students set achievable goals and provides guidance through orientation, study skills, and career courses. The college Career Center and Job Placement Office help students transition to the working world after college and each year sponsor’s a job fair featuring more than 60 employers. Finally, our Transfer Center helps to guide the transition from the two-year college to a four-year college so that students can easily gain a Bachelor’s degree. Each spring semester, Mission College hosts the largest college fair in the San Francisco Bay Area, where more than 180 national and international colleges and universities are represented.

West Valley is about success. It’s about helping students create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world that needs their talents, drive and enthusiasm. We do that by providing as much one-on-one interaction with students as possible. The results speak for themselves.

• 571 students transferred to UCs and CSUs in 2012
• 552 students earned AA/AS degrees in 2012
• 170 students earned Certificates that led to careers in 2012
• We host learners from 25 countries who come to the United States looking for the kind of instruction that will help them contribute to the global economy.
• We offer classes on our beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, located at the southwest border of Silicon Valley. Here you can expand your mind, hang out with friends, and

Why not join us, and build your future as we build the future of Silicon Valley, one student at a time.contemplate a world of ideas.