Adjunct Faculty Pool - Fashion Business Management

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking adjunct instructors for its Fashion Business Management department. This part-time role involves teaching a 15-week course, engaging with students, and maintaining industry relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of professional experience in fashion, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of fashion professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment, emphasizing the importance of diversity and equity in education.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in fashion or related fields.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver relevant course material and assess student performance.
• Provide guidance and assistance to students in and out of class.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Fashion Business Practices

Digital Marketing

Retail Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe CC

PLM Software

Data and Predictive Analytics

Job description

Job Description:

The Fashion Business Management department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. 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; be informed of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion which aligns with the FIT mission and standard practices. The ideal candidate will be a creative and business driven professional with fashion and technological experience in merchandising, buying, planning, product development, retail management, retail math and strategic planning. Candidate must demonstrate leadership skills.

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 on time. Course descriptions are available in the online catalog.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A demonstrated knowledge of current and forward fashion business practices including buying, planning, digital marketing, multi-channeling retailing, product development, and analytics in various fashion and related categories.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills which include a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of industry specific technology skills relating to software programs including but not limited to Adobe CC, PLM, Data and Predictive Analytics.
• The ability to create team projects to develop students' interpersonal skills related to the resolution of challenges presented in the fashion business.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time position beginning in Spring 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.

Compensation:

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. $84.60 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school's additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules.

Benefits:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript*
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

*Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.