Fashion Institute of Technology is hiring : Full-Time Faculty Position in Fashion

Full-Time Faculty Position in Fashion Business Management, School of Business and Technology

The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member who is a business-driven professional with demonstrated leadership in the fashion and retail sectors. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses across the program's five key pillars : leadership, product, merchandising, planning / analytics, and strategy.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in fashion business management and be able to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field's principles, strategies, and practices.

The successful candidate will be well-versed in current industry advancements and emerging trends, with a passion for empowering students to succeed academically and professionally while also embracing academic scholarship. The primary responsibility will be teaching, including delivering engaging lectures that promote active learning and foster critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. Additional responsibilities include developing and enhancing curriculum in areas such as fashion analytics, planning and digital technology, merchandising strategies, brand development, and product development.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising students and identifying opportunities through mentoring, internships, seminars, and industry events, while also cultivating strategic partnerships with industry leaders and other academic institutions.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in planning and implementing the school and department's strategic goals to bring innovative learning experiences into the classroom. The new faculty member will also serve on department, school, and college-wide committees, support accreditation, and participate in administrative duties and special projects as required.

Specific Competencies Sought As Related To The Position

• Understanding of the global nature of the fashion business industry.
• Show awareness of professional, ethical, and social responsibility.
• Respect for all racial, ethnic, religious, social, and gender groups, integrating this respect into teaching.
• Embrace sustainability as a key aspect of the teaching experience.

Instructional Design

Learning Enrichment

Professionalism

Technology

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Please note, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pgs. 73-74.

The College reserves the right to select one or more candidates after having been duly reviewed and presented to the President in conformance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

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Visa Sponsorship

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

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.

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Physical Requirements And Work Environment

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.

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