Adjunct Faculty Pool - Science

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated adjunct faculty for the Science Department. This part-time role offers an opportunity to inspire students in various natural sciences, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Successful candidates will engage in teaching, assessing student performance, and providing essential support both inside and outside the classroom. With a competitive pay rate and a commitment to diversity, this position is perfect for those passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' academic journeys.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree with additional graduate credits and teaching experience.
• PhD or terminal degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Earth Science

Ecology

Materials Science

Nutrition

Physics

Education

Master's Degree

PhD or Terminal Degree

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Location: New York, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Wed Dec 4 2024

Job Description

The Department of Science and Math is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will have backgrounds in the natural sciences including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, earth science, ecology, materials science, nutrition, and physics.

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.

Job 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, 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. The pay rate is $84.60 per hour based on minimum qualifications, with final rates determined by demonstration of meeting additional criteria as per the CBA.

Benefits

FIT provides comprehensive employee benefits to support faculty and staff health, safety, and work-life balance. For details, visit FIT Benefits.

Additional Policies

Applicants should note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. FIT is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The position involves classroom, lab, and/or office work, with physical activities including sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting up to 10 lbs.