FIT NYC Continuing Education Non-Credit Instructor, Creative Industries

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,299 - 192,864; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is seeking CCPS Non-Credit Instructors to deliver career-focused instruction to adult learners in New York. Courses may run daytime, evenings, or weekends, depending on demand and program needs.

Instructors will prepare materials, assess student work, and provide constructive feedback. The role requires adapting to in-person, remote, and hybrid formats while upholding inclusive learning environments and representing FIT professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant certifications considered.
• 5 years of professional experience in a creative/design field or equivalent.
• Commitment to teaching adult learners (18+).
• Master's degree preferred; curriculum design experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with CCPS course objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments to support learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Foster an inclusive, safe learning environment for adult learners.
• Utilize Brightspace LMS, Google Workspace, WebEx, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools.
• Deliver instruction in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Represent FIT and CCPS professionally to students and partners.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Course development

Curriculum design

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Job Description

CCPS Non-Credit Instructors play a pivotal role in advancing FIT's mission by delivering relevant, career-focused instruction to adult learners (18+, including seniors).

Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends, based on program and student demand.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with approved CCPS course objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments that support learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for adult learners.
• Utilize instructional technologies including Brightspace LMS, Google Workspace, WebEx Training, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools.
• Effectively deliver instruction across in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Serve as a professional representative and ambassador of CCPS and FIT.

Creative Industries Areas

• Color Specialists
• Costume Design
• Fashion Events
• Fashion Styling
• Image Consulting
• Wardrobe Technician

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, relevant and specific certifications will be considered.
• 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field and/or an established creative or design practice.
• Commitment to teaching adult learners (18+, including seniors)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in instruction, course development, and curriculum design.
• Teaching experience in a college, museum, nonprofit, corporate training, or comparable setting.

Compensation

$67.50 -$140 per hour (course dependent)

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 such time as 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].

Visa Sponsorship

Fashion Institute of Technology is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating 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 on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected 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 veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. 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.