FIT NYC Adjunct Faculty Pool - Fashion Design, Draping, Patternmaking, and Construction

About Fashion Institute Of Technology The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the Fashion Department of the 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 nearly 80 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 that are 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.

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.

The mission of FIT’s School of Art and Design is to educate the next generation of creative, socially responsible and globally relevant professionals able to succeed in the broad spectrum of art and design fields. The school challenges students to create new and valuable ideas through innovation, collaboration and experimentation.

FIT’s Fashion Design program has cultivated creative and innovative leaders who continue to disrupt the global fashion industry. As one of the world’s top programs, the Fashion Design program provides exclusive industry access while creating groundbreaking designs that are informed by market research and inspired by history, art, and culture. Exceptional faculty guide students to become not only a designer with their own creative vision, but a professional ready to succeed in this challenging field.

Job Description The Fashion Department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. Successful candidates may teach one or more of the following courses:

Materials and Construction (Sewing Levels 1 & 2)

• Instruction in the foundational skills of garment construction, from skirts to fully lined sewn blazers. These courses focus on sewing, not tailoring. The instructor will teach proper use of basic construction machinery and techniques for garment assembly, seams, finishes, and professional standards. Students will learn how to produce well-constructed garments using industry best practices.

Design Studio (Draping Levels 1, 2, & 3)

• Instruction in hands-on draping techniques, beginning with fundamental skills such as proper tool use, fabric grain, and garment balance. Students will progress from unstructured draping using soft fabrics to structured techniques for more complex garments. The instructor will address finishing details and guide students in exploring the relationship between two-dimensional patternmaking and three-dimensional draping. Construction techniques and finishing practices will be integrated throughout all levels.

Apparel Design Studio - Patternmaking (Level 3)

• Instruction in patternmaking techniques including development of basic slopers, pattern identification, proper tool usage, and hands-on design room methods. Students will learn basic through advanced techniques as they create design prototypes. Knowledge of construction processes and machinery is essential for linking design and production elements.

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 .

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent wit…