Adjunct Faculty Pool - Entrepreneurship, Business Enterprise Area

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The Entrepreneurship department at a leading institution seeks adjunct faculty for teaching business classes to creative majors. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals in creative fields, committed to quality education and diversity. Responsibilities include delivering course material, assessing students, and engaging in professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in the field.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material and assess student performance.
• Participate in professional development and industry engagement.
• Provide guidance to students.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Job Description: The Entrepreneurship department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in the Business Enterprise Area of the Entrepreneurship Department. The Business Enterprise area focuses on teaching specific business classes to students in creative majors. Adjunct instructors are expected to teach the required 15-week class schedule, pursue involvement in professional organizations, and maintain industry relationships. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, a commitment to quality education and student-centeredness, be part of a collaborative team, and be informed of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligning with the FIT mission and standard practices. The ideal candidate will be a creative and business professional with entrepreneurial and business experience in at least one of the following areas: fashion, design, illustration, fine arts, spatial or visual design, production development, or other creative fields.

Location: New York, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Oct 31 2024

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades on time.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Participate in professional development and industry engagement.

Core Competencies

Globalism

• Demonstrates awareness of global issues and their impact on business and the creative industries.
• Understanding of international connections affecting the creative industries.

Instructional Design

• Balances theory and practical application, building necessary skills.
• Designs coursework linking learning objectives across disciplines, reflecting how business is performed in creative industries.
• Uses instructional variety to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.

Learning Enrichment

• Embraces new pedagogy methods, including online and experiential learning.
• Inspires interest, curiosity, and creativity in students.
• Incorporates industry changes into the curriculum.
• Supports diverse student learning styles and abilities.

Professionalism

• Active in creative and business communities.
• Willing to share industry contacts and opportunities.
• Maintains positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships.

Technology

• Effectively uses technology to deliver course material.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and learning management systems.
• Committed to updating technological skills.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field or a closely related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in the field or a closely related field.
• College-level teaching experience.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, adjunct teaching position beginning Spring 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continuously until filled. The department maintains a candidate pool for future opportunities. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Compensation

$84.60 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, as governed by the UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

FIT offers comprehensive employee benefits, details available on the FIT Benefits page.

Other Details

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. FIT is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.