Full-Time Faculty Position in Jewelry Design, School of Art and Design - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology•New York, NY

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Art and Design seeks a full-time faculty member for the Jewelry Design Program, within the Fashion Department. The successful candidate will be a jewelry industry professional with recognized achievements in the manufacturing arena as well as a proven record as an educator. The candidate will be experienced in the hand fabrication of jewelry using traditional jewelry fabrication techniques, including engineering, metal shaping and forming, assembly, finishing, and gem setting. Additionally, the candidate should have experience and a strong interest in CAD/CAM technologies, and have sufficient CAD modeling experience to teach foundational CAD modeling curriculum. Additional qualifications include substantial teaching experience, preferably in a classroom environment at the college level, although other academic teaching experience or commercial training experience within the industry will also be considered. The new faculty member will serve as a full-time daytime instructor, provide additional student support as needed, and will participate in administrative activities, including serving as Assistant Chair, as required. Additional responsibilities include industry outreach to support competitions, donations, exhibitions, and career placement for students, as well as a committed and creative dedication to improving and promoting the Jewelry Design Program and the learning opportunity and environment it provides. The faculty member will engage in departmental and area meetings, and participate in area committees as well as departmental committees as necessary. 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

Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent required.
The applicant must possess a minimum of six (6) years of jewelry industry fabrication and manufacturing experience.
Must be able to demonstrate professional hard-surface CAD modeling ability (i.e., Rhino 3D, Matrix Gold, Pro-Engineer, or Catia).
Expected to have direct professional experience working to specification with designs and designers
Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in an accredited course of studies, or as a lecturer and/or leader of workshops.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in visual arts, particularly metal arts.
Minimum of three years teaching in a formal college-level classroom environment

Responsibilities

Serve as a full-time daytime instructor
Provide additional student support as needed
Participate in administrative activities, including serving as Assistant Chair, as required
Industry outreach to support competitions, donations, exhibitions, and career placement for students
Committed and creative dedication to improving and promoting the Jewelry Design Program and the learning opportunity and environment it provides
Engage in departmental and area meetings
Participate in area committees as well as departmental committees as necessary