Adjunct Faculty Pool- Toy Design

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 Toy Design Department. This part-time role involves teaching courses such as Introduction to Toy Design and Advanced Computer Graphics, where you'll inspire students through lectures and hands-on projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts and relevant industry experience, with a preference for those who have teaching experience. Join a vibrant community that values creativity and innovation, and contribute to shaping the next generation of designers in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefit programs

Flexible work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 6 years of industry experience required, with teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to instruct and communicate conceptual ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instruction Design

Communication Skills

Conceptual Idea Communication

Safe Use of Tools and Machinery

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Job description

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 Toy Design Department, School of Art and Design.

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 School of Art and Design offers 17-degree programs and is home to fashion majors, a breadth of visual communication majors and fields as unique as toy design and visual presentation and exhibition design.

Art and Design faculty are industry professionals and foster meaningful curriculum that seeks to maximize the creative and technical potential in each student. Each major in the School of Art and Design is committed to stimulating analytical and independent thinking and faculty are committed to enriching student knowledge of global influences. Faculty members prepare students for entry and advancement in art and design careers and provide a collaborative environment that offers a rich and diverse array of interdisciplinary art and design-related projects and competitions.

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

• Introduction to Toy Design
• Drafting and Technical Drawing
• Advanced Hard Toy: Design & Engineering
• Advanced Computer Graphics in Toy Design

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.

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:

• Ability to instruct and ensure the safe use of tools and machinery and successfully communicate conceptual ideas for class projects through lectures and visual presentations.

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 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.

$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. 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, visit FIT Benefits.

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.