Adjunct Faculty Pool- Modern Languages and Cultures

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate adjunct faculty members to join their Modern Languages and Cultures department. This part-time role offers the opportunity to teach a diverse range of languages, from Arabic to Spanish, at various levels. As an adjunct instructor, you'll inspire students, assess their progress, and contribute to their academic journey in a supportive environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students while being part of a renowned institution dedicated to excellence in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; teaching experience and scholarly achievement preferred.
• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages offered.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Experience

Language Proficiency (Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish)

Assessment Skills

Student Guidance

Education

Master's Degree

PhD or Terminal Degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Modern Languages and Cultures

Category: Adjunct

Department: 330 Modern Languages and Cultures

Locations: New York, NY

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

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

Type: Part-time

Ref.No.: 330DAY; 330EVE

PositionID: 181875

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 Modern Languages and Cultures Department, 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 Modern Languages and Cultures department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Modern Cultures. Offerings include language courses at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

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 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.

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the 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.