FIT NYC Continuing Education Non-Credit Instructor, Visual Communication & Media

Fashion Institute of Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,988 - 192,864; Part time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) invites applications for a part‑time, non‑credit Visual Communication & Media instructor within the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.

The instructor will deliver career‑focused instruction to adult learners (18 years and older, including seniors).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant certifications 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).
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in instruction, course development, and curriculum design.

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.

Skills

Professional experience

Adult learners

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a part‑time, non‑credit Visual Communication & Media instructor to join the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). The instructor will deliver career‑focused instruction to adult learners (18 years and older, including seniors).

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant specific certifications 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).

Visa Sponsorship

FIT is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 require constantly reading and comprehending, occasionally performing calculations, constantly verbally communicating, frequently analyzing, and constantly writing. The working conditions 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.

Additional Information

This is a part‑time non‑credit instructor position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the posting remains open to build a pool of qualified candidates. Non‑Credit course offerings are based on student enrollment, program priorities, and institutional funding requirements. Appointment to the part‑time non‑credit instructor pool does not guarantee consistent teaching assignments and workload may vary by non‑credit term.