Full-Time Faculty Position in Textile/Surface Design, School of Art and Design - Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology•New York, NY

31d•$69,346 - $173,403

About The Position

We seek a forward-thinking design professional who is able to combine CAD, traditional, and conceptual design approaches to teach innovative core courses in the Textile/Surface Design program. The ideal candidate will possess strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, technological expertise, and a deep understanding of market trends. They would bring expertise to innovate our expanding CAD curriculum, including AI applications. They should be a team-oriented leader, eager to contribute actively to curriculum development, administrative tasks, student mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in professional practice, and preferably teaching, with extensive knowledge of current artistic and industry practices, including sustainability, design ethics, a global perspective, and copyright. The selected candidate is expected to cultivate a personal area of scholarly or creative strength, which may include research, textile innovation, exhibitions, curriculum development, grant acquisition, industry partnerships, or other relevant endeavors. 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 of Fine Arts in Textile Design.
At least 8 years of academic and/or professional experience as a textile designer.
Advanced digital skills pertaining to industry standard textile design software, expertise in painting and drawing, and general digital literacy.

Nice To Haves

Master of Fine Arts in Textile Design.
Prior teaching experience.
Evidence of scholarly work, entrepreneurial pursuits, or artistic achievements.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of textile design in the context of broader forces.
Communicate and convey to students the ethical implications of design decisions affecting the global environment and people.
Demonstrate ability to cultivate and foster critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy and creativity.
Demonstrate ability to integrate current industry standards, market trends, and business practices into the curriculum.
Demonstrate cross-disciplinary skills to collaborate with academic departments, the broader community, and the design.
Demonstrate responsiveness to industry changes and/or practices, including technology, and the ability to incorporate evolving changes in a progressive curriculum.
Contribute to the ongoing success of students through advisement and mentorship of student clubs and activities.
Possess a passion for learning with the ability to inspire interest, curiosity, and creativity in students.
Demonstrate professional projects that illustrate a varied and innovative design portfolio of market-driven projects that showcase painting and drawing skills as well as digital facility.
Demonstrate expertise in the application of entrepreneurial skills, a comprehensive understanding of copyright and other laws as they relate to intellectual property, as well as current knowledge of asset management, marketing and promotional protocols.
Demonstrate research ability, knowledge of, and engagement with industry competitions, exhibitions, publications and/or awards.
Demonstrate collaboration and engagement in contributing to and performing administrative and committee service for the department, the School, and the College.
Provide vision and work towards the implementation of the College's strategic plan.
Demonstrate technological skills relating to software and hardware widely used in the textile/surface design profession, including Adobe CC.
Demonstrate the dynamic application of digital technology and AI applications to serve as a research tool in developing concepts, proposals and artist statements, while promoting original work and awareness of design ethics and IP.
Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining currency in technological skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate experience in developing or teaching a curriculum that addresses multiple perspectives in design.