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Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Sewing
Job Location:
Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 25 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Provides hands-on instruction for an intensive Industrial Sewing Bootcamp designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment in industrial sewing and manufacturing environments. Delivers daily instructor-led training in classroom laboratory and off-site settings demonstrating industrial sewing techniques machine operation production methods quality standards and workplace safety. Provides individualized coaching and feedback while working effectively with a diverse student population. Maintains accurate student records attendance grades skills assessments and required training documentation in accordance with North Carolina Community College System and college guidelines. Maintains an organized training environment and assists with inventory and accountability of sewing equipment tools materials and supplies. Supports program audits and reporting requirements and works closely with program staff and industry/community partners to ensure training meets workforce needs.
Duties
1. Deliver daily hands-on industrial sewing instruction in classroom laboratory and off-site training locations as assigned. 2. Demonstrate operation setup adjustment and basic troubleshooting of industrial sewing machines and related equipment. 3. Teach industrial sewing techniques production processes quality control and workplace safety. 4. Provide demonstrations supervised practice and individualized coaching to support student skill development. 5. Work effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds skill levels and educational experiences. 6. Maintain accurate attendance student progress grades skills assessments and other required records in accordance with North Carolina Community College System and college recordkeeping and reporting guidelines. 7. Complete required documentation and reports accurately and within established deadlines. 8. Maintain accurate inventories of sewing machines equipment tools materials and classroom supplies. 9. Monitor the condition and use of equipment and supplies and report repair replacement or purchasing needs. 10. Prepare and maintain the classroom laboratory and off-site training areas to support safe and effective instruction. 11. Follow college policies safety requirements purchasing procedures and inventory-control practices. 12. Participate in program reviews audits and compliance activities and provide requested documentation. 13. Collaborate with program staff industry partners and community organizations to support successful training delivery. 14. Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching. 15. Support students in developing the technical employability and workplace skills needed for manufacturing employment. 16. Contribute to curriculum updates and continuous improvement based on industry and employer needs. 17. Travel to off-site training locations as required.
Minimum Requirements
1. High School diploma or its equivalent 2. Three five years of hands-on industrial sewing or production sewing experience. 3. Experience in a manufacturing textile apparel upholstery or similar production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Previous teaching training mentoring or workforce-development experience. 2. Experience working with community-based training programs or nontraditional student populations. 3. Experience with student recordkeeping reporting inventory management or program audits. 4. Experience developing or delivering skills-based workforce training. 5. Experience in industrial sewing production quality assurance or manufacturing supervision. 6. Industry-recognized sewing or manufacturing credentials.
Provides hands-on instruction for an intensive Industrial Sewing Bootcamp designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment in industrial sewing and manufacturing environments. Delivers daily instructor-led training in classroom laboratory and off-site settings demonstrating industrial sewing techniques machine operation production methods quality standards and workplace safety. Provides individualized coaching and feedback while working effectively with a diverse student population. Maintains accurate student records attendance grades skills assessments and required training documentation in accordance with North Carolina Community College System and college guidelines. Maintains an organized training environment and assists with inventory and accountability of sewing equipment tools materials and supplies. Supports program audits and reporting requirements and works closely with program staff and industry/community partners to ensure training meets workforce needs.
Duties
1. Deliver daily hands-on industrial sewing instruction in classroom laboratory and off-site training locations as assigned. 2. Demonstrate operation setup adjustment and basic troubleshooting of industrial sewing machines and related equipment. 3. Teach industrial sewing techniques production processes quality control and workplace safety. 4. Provide demonstrations supervised practice and individualized coaching to support student skill development. 5. Work effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds skill levels and educational experiences. 6. Maintain accurate attendance student progress grades skills assessments and other required records in accordance with North Carolina Community College System and college recordkeeping and reporting guidelines. 7. Complete required documentation and reports accurately and within established deadlines. 8. Maintain accurate inventories of sewing machines equipment tools materials and classroom supplies. 9. Monitor the condition and use of equipment and supplies and report repair replacement or purchasing needs. 10. Prepare and maintain the classroom laboratory and off-site training areas to support safe and effective instruction. 11. Follow college policies safety requirements purchasing procedures and inventory-control practices. 12. Participate in program reviews audits and compliance activities and provide requested documentation. 13. Collaborate with program staff industry partners and community organizations to support successful training delivery. 14. Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching. 15. Support students in developing the technical employability and workplace skills needed for manufacturing employment. 16. Contribute to curriculum updates and continuous improvement based on industry and employer needs. 17. Travel to off-site training locations as required.
Minimum Requirements
1. High School diploma or its equivalent 2. Three five years of hands-on industrial sewing or production sewing experience. 3. Experience in a manufacturing textile apparel upholstery or similar production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Previous teaching training mentoring or workforce-development experience. 2. Experience working with community-based training programs or nontraditional student populations. 3. Experience with student recordkeeping reporting inventory management or program audits. 4. Experience developing or delivering skills-based workforce training. 5. Experience in industrial sewing production quality assurance or manufacturing supervision. 6. Industry-recognized sewing or manufacturing credentials.
Required Experience:
IC
