Adjunct Faculty Pool- Toy Design

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toy Design Department at a leading institution seeks adjunct faculty for teaching various Toy Design courses. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts and relevant industry experience. The role emphasizes student engagement and effective instruction, with a competitive hourly rate based on qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• At least one year of college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Toy Design and assess student performance.
• Provide guidance to students and submit grades on time.

Skills

Communication

Instruction

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Job description

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Location: New York, NY

Category: Adjunct

Posted On: Fri Jan 31 2025

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.

Job 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 adjunct position beginning in Spring 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately and on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The department will maintain a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments and will contact applicants whose qualifications match program needs.

Compensation

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs compensation, benefits, and employment conditions.

Rate: $84.60 per hour based on minimum qualifications. Final rate, step, and rank depend on the ability to demonstrate qualifications and meet additional criteria according to the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules.

Benefits

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

Additional Notes

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. FIT is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work involves classroom, lab, and office settings, with occasional handling of machinery and chemicals. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting up to 10 lbs.