Adjunct Faculty Pool - Social Sciences, Psychology

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

Job summary

An established industry player in art and design education is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for its Social Sciences Department. This part-time role offers the opportunity to teach engaging psychology courses such as Psychology of Color and Consumer Behavior, fostering critical thinking and creativity among students. With a commitment to hands-on learning and a vibrant community, this position allows educators to make a meaningful impact in shaping the next generation of professionals. Join a dynamic team that values academic excellence and provides a supportive environment for both faculty and students.

Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree with additional graduate credits required.
• Teaching experience and scholarly achievement preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Skills

Assessment Skills

Guidance and Assistance

Education

Master's Degree

PhD or Terminal Degree

Job description

Category: Adjunct

Department: 320 Social Sciences

Locations: New York, NY

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

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

Type: Part-time

Ref.No.: 320DAY; 320EVE

PositionID: 181900

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 Social Sciences Department, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Fashion Institute of Technology has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for over 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn.

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 Social Sciences department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates will teach one or more of the following psychology courses:

• Psychology of Color
• Psychology of Consumer Behavior
• Psychology for Sustainability
• Sensation and Perception

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.

$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 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.