Adjunct Faculty Pool - Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing

About this position

Company Description: The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing Department, within the School of Business and Technology. The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for over 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace. The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology educates students for management and leadership roles within the fashion and related creative industries. Our curricular integrates a deep appreciation of how markets, business environments, advanced business technology and competition can be managed in a global context. The Baker School provides a professional faculty and business climate that enables students to be immediately valuable contributors to their industries. The Baker School of Business and Technology collaborates with both the School of Art and Design, and the School of Liberal Arts, whose courses help students to better understand themselves, others, and their place in an increasingly complex world. The Baker School co-operates to design curricular and educational experiences that help hone general skills and behaviors that employers increasingly demand: critical thinking and problem solving skills, a strong sense of professional and ethical responsibility, social skills, the ability to work productively in teams, and good oral and written communications skills. The vision of the Baker School is to be the most academically recognized school of excellence where students come to learn about the business of the core industries that we serve-the creative, fashion and design industries-and where industry, government and associations see creative alliances for the development of ideas, solution innovation, future thinking, and problem solving. FIT's Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing programs take a hands-on approach to preparing students for all aspects of the multifaceted beauty industry. In one of the only Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing programs in the country, students will explore the field from a global and local perspective, getting the skills and experience needed to forge a successful career. Our program and faculty are closely connected to the industry, where sustainability, emerging technologies, and corporate social responsibility converge. With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The College continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices. Job Description: FIT is seeking an industry professional to join the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing department as an Adjunct Instructor. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep roots in the beauty industry, specifically within product strategy, product development, and brand management. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about student development and capable of translating high-level corporate experience into classroom learning. Adjunct instructors deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades on time. Course descriptions are available in the online catalog. Responsibilities: Instruction: Teach assigned courses within the Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing department and deliver engaging, industry-informed instruction that aligns with departmental learning objectives. Curriculum Application: Integrate professional experience into course material to provide real-world insight into product strategy, product development, and brand management within the beauty industry. Student Development: Create an inclusive learning environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of beauty industry professionals. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required. A minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in the cosmetics and/or fragrance industry. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field preferred. 10+ years of experience in cosmetics and fragrance marketing or related areas within the beauty industry. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated passion for educating and mentoring students pursuing careers in the beauty and fragrance industries. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex industry concepts into accessible learning experiences. Ability to connect marketing theory with real-world industry practice. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and inclusive teaching practices. Additional Information: This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position b

Listing sourced from HigherEdJobs — apply there; OpenLecture never collects applications.