Full-Time Faculty Position in Home Products Development, School of Business and Technology - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology • New York, NY

97d • $69,346 - $173,403

About The Position

The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a dedicated full-time faculty member with a strong background in the home furnishings industries, and a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. The candidate will be well versed in emerging trends and industry advancements, with a passion to empower students to succeed academically and professionally. Candidates will have experience in market analysis, product development cycles, and product management as it relates to the housewares, tabletop, decorative, textile and furniture sectors to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field's principles, strategies, brands, and companies. Primary responsibility is teaching with an emphasis on applied instruction with a forward focus on integrating industry-relevant technologies, sustainability practices, and innovation. The successful candidate will be actively engaged with industry, serving as an advocate for the program internally and externally. Additional qualifications include a strong industry network, ability to cultivate partnerships across industry and academia, and leadership capabilities to assume the appointed role of Associate Chairperson. As Associate Chairperson, the candidate will serve as the program's head, working in partnership with the dean's office to oversee the day-to-day operations and strategic vision of the program. Duties include managing the departmental operations, including course scheduling, budget planning, assessment, and faculty support. Represent the program to internal and external stakeholders, including prospective students, advisory boards and industry partners. The new faculty member will play a key role in supporting the school and department's strategic initiatives, developing and enhancing the curriculum, and maintaining operations within the department. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, promoting the academic program, engaging with alumni, industry, and building and sustaining partnerships. The new faculty member will serve on department, school, and college-wide committees, support accreditation, and participate in administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten years of relevant experience in the home furnishings or home products industry.
• Leadership or managerial experience in the home industry.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master's degree in a related field, or enrolled in a master's degree program.
• College-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses with an emphasis on applied instruction and industry-relevant technologies.
• Engage with industry to advocate for the program.
• Manage departmental operations including course scheduling, budget planning, assessment, and faculty support.
• Represent the program to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives and enhance the curriculum.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Engage with alumni and industry partners.
• Serve on department, school, and college-wide committees.
• Support accreditation and participate in administrative duties.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

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