Adjunct Faculty Pool - History of Art, Fashion History Survey Courses

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in art and design education is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for its History of Art department. This part-time role involves teaching various fashion history courses, engaging students through relevant material, and fostering a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, with a preference for those holding a PhD. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the education of future leaders in the fashion industry while enjoying a flexible teaching schedule. Join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and creativity in the heart of New York City.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master's degree and additional graduate credits.
• Teaching experience and scholarly achievements are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material and assess student performance.
• Provide guidance to students and submit grades on time.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Scholarly Achievement

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

PhD or Terminal Degree

Job description

Fashion Institute of Technology Job Posting: Adjunct Faculty Pool - History of Art, Fashion History Survey Courses

Adjunct Faculty Pool - History of Art, Fashion History Survey Courses

Category: Adjunct

Department: 335 History of Art

Locations: New York, NY

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Closes: Jun 30, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type: Part-time

Ref.No.: 335DAY; 335EVE

PositionID: 181911

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the History of Art Department, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides the foundation for an FIT degree, committed to providing a broad-based general education for FIT students, integrating traditional academic study with career preparation. Home to seven academic departments, 17 minors, and two interdisciplinary majors, our faculty prepare students to become reflective, critical, and engaged citizens of the world.

Job Description:

The History of Art department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following fashion history survey courses:

• HA 118 - Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings
• HA 119 - World Textiles: History and Culture
• HA 201 - History of Fashion Photography
• HA 215 - History of Menswear in Europe and North America
• HA 237 - Global Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
• HA 342 - History of Textile Design
• HA 344 - European Fashion: Ancient Origins to Modern Styles
• HA 347 - Costume and Fashion in Film

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.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an earned Master's degree, as well as thirty (30) additional and appropriate graduate credits and/or evidence of scholarly achievement, professional activities, and teaching experience. The requirement for the Master's Degree may be waived if the candidate is in a doctoral program in which the Master's Degree is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or other terminal degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching 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.

$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.

Application Instructions:

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

• Resume
• 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.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.