Adjunct Faculty Pool - Textile Development and Marketing, Knitting

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate and skilled adjunct faculty for its Textile Development and Marketing department. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of professionals in the textile industry. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge in knit product development and teaching experience, as they will guide students through hands-on learning and innovative projects. Join a vibrant academic community that values creativity and practical experience, and contribute to a curriculum that prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Industry Events

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in textile development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and training design.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with knitting techniques and problem-solving.
• Deliver course material and assess student performance.

Skills

Knit Product Development

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Textile Development

Master's Degree or MBA

Tools

Brother Knitting Machines

Dubied Machines

Stoll Machines

Job description

Fashion Institute of TechnologyJob Posting: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Textile Development and Marketing, Knitting

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Textile Development and Marketing, Knitting

Category: Adjunct

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Department: 220 Textile Development & Mktg

Locations: New York, NY

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

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

Type: Part-time

Ref.No.: 220DAY; 220EVE

PositionID: 186467

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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 Textile Development and MarketingDepartment, withinthe School of Business and Technology.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, 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 college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology educates students for management and leadership roles within the fashion and related creative industries. Our curriculum integrates a deep appreciation of how markets, business environments, advanced business technology and competition can be managed in a global context. The Baker School provides a professional faculty and business climate that enables students to be immediately valuable contributors to their industries.

The Baker School of Business and Technology collaborates with the School of Art and Design, and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, whose courses help students to better understand themselves, others, and their place in an increasingly complex world. The Baker School creates curricular and educational experiences that help hone general skills and behaviors that employers increasingly demand: critical thinking and problem solving skills, a strong sense of professional and ethical responsibility, social skills, the ability to work productively in teams, and good oral and written communications skills.

The vision of the School is to be the most academically recognized school of excellence where students come to learn about the business of the core industries that we serve-the creative, fashion and design industries-and where industry, government and associations see creative alliances for the development of ideas, solution innovation, future thinking, and problem solving.

Seven of the ten Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology undergraduate programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The College continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.

Job Description:

The Textile Development & Marketing department is looking to build a pool of qualified knitting specialists to potentially fill an adjunct teaching position. Job Requirements: Expertise Needed: Knowledge in knit product development, including understanding fibers, and yarns. Teaching Responsibilities: Deliver relevant course material, Assess student performance, Provide guidance to students, both in and out of the classroom and Submit grades on time.

Ideal Candidates should have a working knowledge of Brother knitting machines, Dubied machines and Stoll

Courses: TS116, TS332, TS367, TS368, TS461, TT381, TT382 (you can find detailed descriptions of these courses in the online catalog). This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in textile science with expertise in knitting and other textile-related processes to contribute to academiawhile helping students build their 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 theonline catalog .

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with knitting on various knitting machines and hand related techniques, problem solving, and experimentationof student ideas.
• Provide insight and guidance to students on design ideas relating to industry practices.
• Ability to work independently with students in open lab, Knitting Machines and computers: work with IT to update knitting software and computers when they come available.
• Maintain and repair knitting machines (Dubied, Stoll, Brother), linkers etc.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

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 principles and methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Fall 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.

$87.14per 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 theCBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pp 88-89) .

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. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives and to help them prepare for their futures. For a full list of benefits, visitFIT Benefits .

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history until the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

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. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, [e-mail].

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.

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.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .