Adjunct: FBM 225 - Fashion Illustration (Spring 2027)

About the role

Genesee Community College, founded in 1966 as part of the State University of New York (SUNY), serves a 2,500‑square‑mile region covering Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. The college enrolls over 4,300 students annually and offers 75+ academic degrees, certificates, and micro‑credentials across multiple campuses in Western New York. Located in Batavia, GCC is a short drive from Buffalo and Rochester and features cutting‑edge technology including the Conable Technology Building, 54 Hyflex classrooms, 88 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs, 8 science labs, and specialized labs such as Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, Criminal Justice, Veterinary Tech, Solar Electric Technician, Nursing, Digital Arts, and Computerized Drafting & Design. Campus amenities include the Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery, Alfred C. O’Connell Library, Child Care Center, Richard C. Call Arena (with fitness center, pool, studios, walking trails, and dining), and College Village student housing. GCC awards over 250 scholarships yearly and maintains a robust financial aid program. The college is committed to intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development, and global citizenship.

The course FBM 225 – Fashion Illustration (Spring 2027) is an introduction to fashion illustration and portfolio development. Students learn foundation skills to design on the human form, including fashion figure proportions, garment/fabric and garment details, color and basic rendering techniques, designer sketching and illustration, and development of a garment collection. Students must provide their own supplies.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundation skills in fashion illustration: human form design, fashion figure proportions, garment/fabric and garment details, color and basic rendering techniques, designer sketching and illustration, and garment collection development.
• Ensure students provide their own supplies.
• Create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community.
• Serve as an approachable, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic.
• Contribute to Genesee's supportive community and effective innovative strategies for student success.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Develop solutions to accommodate all individuals in using GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in the fashion industry with demonstrated experience in apparel design.
• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline or fashion industry preferred.
• Experience with fashion drawing required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and forward fashion business practices such as buying, planning, multi‑channel retailing, product development, or analytics in various fashion and related categories.

Benefits

• NYS Retirement Options
• Flex Spending Account
• GCC Tuition Assistance
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails, and more at the Richard C. Call Arena
• On‑campus dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Pay

This position pays a rate of $850 per contact or credit hour. This is a 3 credit hour course.

Schedule

Spring classes begin January 19, 2027. This is a part‑time instructor position teaching at the Batavia Campus.