Adjunct Faculty Pool - Textile Development and Marketing - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology • New York, NY

79d • $87

About The Position

Textile Development & Marketing department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in Textile Science. Candidates need expertise in textile development with an understanding of fibers, yarns, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing. Ideal candidates have textile experience in one or more of the areas described. The class uses J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science textbook and swatch book, Fabric Science Fabric Science Swatch Kit. 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, TDM TS 111; Fundamentals of Textiles, 3 credits; 2 lecture, and 2 lab hours. General study of textile materials with an emphasis on the factors that produce successful fabrics in the marketplace, including fibers, yarns, construction, color, and finish. Characteristics of a wide range of market fabrics are examined.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in the field or a closely related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the field

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master's degree in the field or a closely related field
• Teaching experience at the college level

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive
• Programs to help employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives
• Compensation governed by the UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree