Adjunct Faculty Pool- Textile/Surface Design, Complex Weaving for Textile Design

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for its Textile/Surface Design Department. This part-time role involves teaching Complex Dobby Wovens, where you will share your expertise in advanced weaving techniques and software applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in textile design and the ability to inspire students through engaging lectures and hands-on guidance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to preparing students for success in the textile industry, where your contributions will directly impact the next generation of designers. If you have a flair for creativity and a commitment to education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in textile design required.
• Experience in teaching at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material and assess student performance.
• Guide students in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Expertise in multi-harness weaving

Technical weave knowledge of 24 harnesses

Experience with Pointcarre software

Ability to draft complex constructions

Strong skills in layouts and color analysis

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree

Master of Fine Arts degree

Tools

AVL compu-dobby looms

Pointcarre

Nedgraphics

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool- Textile/Surface Design, Complex Weaving for Textile Design

Category: Adjunct

Department: 145 Textile/Surface Design

Locations: New York, NY

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

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

Type: Part-time

Ref.No.: 145DAY; 145EVE

PositionID: 181904

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/Surface Design Department, School of Art and Design.

The Textile/Surface Design Department prepares students for professional excellence in the textile design industry through a rigorous design-based AAS and BFA curriculum. Course work blends conceptual and technological skills, integrating traditional drawing and painting techniques with digital design, weaving, and screen printing. Faculty members draw on industry background and connections to provide students with knowledge and experiences to successfully enter the textile industry upon graduation.

Job Description:

The Textile/Surface Design department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions for TD 334 Complex Dobby Wovens. Successful candidates will have expertise in multi-harness, advanced level drafting, experience using 16-24 harness hand looms (AVL compu-dobby preferred), and experience using industry standard software such as Pointcarre or Nedgraphics for dobby and experience with technical packs for developing woven fabrics. Ideal candidates have strong skills in layouts, repeats, color, ability to analyze and research current market color and concept trends and have experience designing wovens for the fashion or home industry or have a robust fiber arts practice using complex weaving.

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 a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
• Relevant 6 years of industry experience and or its equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level.
• Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience setting up floor looms
• Expertise in technical weave knowledge of 24 harnesses including standard industry terminology and yarns.
• Experience designing for wovens with Pointcarre, or ability to become adept with proprietary software with limited training.
• Ability to draft complex constructions and communicate woven structure through lecture and visual presentations.
• Ability to instruct and ensure the safe use of tools and machinery and successfully communicate conceptual ideas for class projects through lectures and visual presentation.

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 contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.

$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.

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

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.