Continuing Education Instructor, Sashiko

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Bachelor's degree required
In-person teaching experience
Sashiko specialty knowledge
The role involves teaching the art of Sashiko to help students repair, modify, and decorate garments for self-expression and sustainability

Job Summary

  • The role involves teaching the art of Sashiko to help students repair, modify, and decorate garments for self-expression and sustainability.
  • Candidates must be prepared to develop culturally diverse syllabi and lead classes that model constructive, inclusive discussions.
  • Classes are held one night a week for six weeks in person at the RISD Campus in Providence, RI.

Matching Summary

The role involves teaching the art of Sashiko to help students repair, modify, and decorate garments for self-expression and sustainability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • In-person teaching experience
  • Sashiko specialty knowledge
  • Visible darning and mending skills
  • Syllabus development capability

Nice-to-have

  • MFA or equivalent professional practice
  • Experience with underrepresented communities
  • Ability to lead inclusive critiques
  • Background in Kantha stitching methods
  • Commitment to sustainability and self-expression

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (MFA preferred)
  • Track record of paid professional experience
  • In-person course content delivery
  • Ability to tie lessons to learning outcomes
  • Multicultural environment responsiveness

Work Rights

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