Adjunct Faculty Pool - Organizational Leadership - Fashion Institute of Technology
About The Position
The Global Fashion Management (GFM) Master of Professional Studies program seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Organizational Leadership. This course provides graduate students with a survey of leadership theory and a practical framework for developing effective leadership behaviors within complex, global organizations. The course emphasizes "positive leadership" models and experiential learning through self-assessment, peer feedback, and applied case analysis. The ideal candidate will bring extensive professional experience leading teams, managing organizational change, and fostering leadership development in fashion, luxury, or related creative industries. The adjunct faculty member is expected to bridge theory and practice drawing on real-world leadership experiences, current industry challenges, and practical insights to create a dynamic and relevant learning environment. Students will explore motivation, negotiation, ethics, purpose, and the relationship between crisis and opportunity in leadership contexts. This course is taught one evening per week to accommodate working professionals. 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 in a timely manner. Course descriptions are available in the online catalog and website.
Requirements
- Master's degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years of senior-level professional experience in leadership, organizational development, executive coaching, or corporate management.
- Demonstrated ability to connect theory with real-world application in global or creative industry contexts.
Nice To Haves
- Prior university or training experience at the corporate level.
- Professional certification or advanced study in leadership, coaching, or organizational psychology, or relevant senior-level corporate experience.
- Experience mentoring or developing emerging leaders in multicultural or international business settings.
- Experience working in the fashion, consumer goods, or luxury industries.
Responsibilities
- deliver relevant course material
- assess student performance
- provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom
- submit grades in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
