Adjunct Faculty Pool - Menswear Design, Patternmaking, and Construction

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Company Description: The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Fashion Department of the School of Art and Design. 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 nearly 80 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 that are 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. 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. The mission of FIT's School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The school challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation. FIT's Fashion Design program has cultivated creative and innovative leaders who continue to disrupt the global fashion industry. As one of the world's top programs, the Fashion Design program provides exclusive industry access while creating groundbreaking designs that are informed by market research and inspired by history, art, and culture. Exceptional faculty guide students to become not only a designer with their own creative vision, but a professional ready to succeed in this challenging field. Job Description: The Fashion Department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates may teach one or more of the following courses: Menswear Construction (Levels 1 & 2) Instruction in foundational construction skills for menswear garments, ranging from dress shirts to fully lined jackets and coats. These courses focus on sewing and construction, not tailoring. The instructor will teach proper use of basic construction machinery and techniques for garment assembly, seams, finishes, and professional standards. Students will learn to produce well-constructed garments using industry best practices. Menswear Patternmaking (Levels 1-4) Instruction in patternmaking techniques including development of basic slopers, pattern identification, proper tool usage, and hands-on design room methods. Students will learn basic through advanced techniques as they create garment prototypes. Knowledge of construction processes and machinery is essential for linking design and production elements. Instruction emphasizes precision, technical accuracy, and professional finishing standards. 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. 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: Associate's degree required. Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience as a senior fashion designer and/or technician. Knowledge of basic construction machinery and construction techniques. Basic computer literacy required. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Fine Arts degree preferred. Prior college level teaching experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of menswear patternmaking and/or construction techniques. Ability to teach hands-on design room techniques with clarity and precision. Familiarity with classroom technology and college course management systems. Strong communication and organizational skills. Additional Information: Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process. This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs. Compensation The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. $89.98 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school's additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pp 88-89). Benefits The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family

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