Full-Time Faculty Position in Technical Design - Pattern Making, School of Busin

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites nominations and applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Technical Design department of the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology.

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education for over 75 years, focusing on art, design, business, and technology. Known for its dynamic curriculum that blends hands-on experience with classroom study and a strong liberal arts foundation, FIT offers diverse programs tailored to today's industries. Located in New York City, FIT provides a vibrant, creative environment that enriches the learning experience. Offering over 45 majors and degrees (AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS), FIT prepares students for successful careers globally.

With strong industry ties, FIT attracts faculty from New York City's top professionals in art, business, and design, as well as from the region's academic community. The college actively seeks innovative faculty passionate about their fields, with expertise in instructional design, global perspectives, technology integration, and both established and emerging industry practices.

An education with FIT's Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology (Baker School of Business and Technology) prepares students for careers in the fashion industry and related creative fields. The curriculum and faculty integrate industry and academic expertise in markets serving the fashion industry, business environments ranging from local to global contexts, and contemporary and future-focused industry technologies. The Baker School of Business and Technology educates students that become graduates with skill sets and industry knowledge that are immediately valuable to employers, empowering our alumni to forge successful, satisfying careers as rising professionals in the fashion and related creative fields.

Seven of the ten Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Technical Design department offers a Bachelor of Science (BS). Emphasizing creative thinking, cultural awareness, and communication and technology skills, the program prepares students for careers in the areas of technical design, patternmaking, specification technicians, and product development in the manufacturing and private label sectors.

Students gain a global perspective through a blend of academic study and hands-on experience. The curriculum fosters the development of creative and business acumen, preparing students for successful careers across a wide range of marketing communications fields, including advertising, brand management, video production and media technologies, public relations, communications, journalism, and direct and interactive marketing.

Job Description:

The Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with specialized expertise in apparel pattern making. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in flat patterns with strong working knowledge of grading and marking. In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit are essential.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in women's sportswear with additional experience in men's sportswear and childrenswear a plus. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to innovation in traditional and technical production pattern making and be able to teach fit sessions and pattern corrections on live models. The candidate must have experience using PLM software for creating technical packets.

Primary responsibilities include delivering engaging lectures and demonstrations that promote active learning and encourage creative thinking. The new faculty member will be expected to develop and expand the curriculum in the areas of womens, mens, and childrens sportswear, grading, marking, fitting and pattern corrections.

Candidates must test out by making 3 women's patterns; pleated trouser pant, sailor collar blouse, and a shawl collar jacket with a fit session for pattern corrections on a live model.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, mentoring, facilitating internships, alumni engagement, department meetings, and participating in industry functions. The new faculty member will serve on department, school, and college-wide committees, support accreditation, and participate in administrative activities as required.

Specific competencies sought as related to the position:

Globalism

• Understanding of the global nature of the fashion 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

• Combine business practices with classroom learning for a rigorous academic experience.
• Develop diverse assessment methods to accommodate various learning styles.
• Maintain industry connections to introduce new methodologies into the curriculum.
• Use the college's learning management system to assess monitoring and reporting.
• Create collaborative, real-world problem-solving experiences.
• Incorporate diverse instructional methods to service students of different backgrounds and abilities.

Learning Enrichment

• Inspire student's interest, curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.
• Use various instructional methods to foster critical thinking, design thinking, creative problem-solving and team-building skills.
• Integrate interdisciplinary learning into the curriculum.
• Stay current with industry trends and technology, incorporating them into the curriculum.
• Embrace new pedagogy forms, including online teaching, blended classes, workshops, flipped classrooms, and experiential learning.
• Support diverse student learning styles and abilities.

Professionalism

• Engage in industry-related activities to enhance the discipline.
• Participate in relevant fashion business conferences.
• Maintain a network of alumni and industry experts for internships, mentors, curriculum development, guest speaking, and graduate placement.
• Stay current and engaged in the primary teaching discipline.
• Model professional behavior to prepare students for related industry fields.

Technology

• Utilize course management systems and multimedia technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrate effective use of industry-specific technology and data for teaching, including buying, planning, product management software, and data analytics technology.
• Use appropriate technology to communicate with and engage students outside the classroom.

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 with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in pattern making and working knowledge of PLM software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching or instructional experience.
• Global experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Knowledge in men's, children's, lingerie or swimwear categories.

Additional Information:

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

Salary

The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pg. 72.

Instructor: $65,207.33 - $75,971.53

Assistant Professor: $75,917.54 - $111,883.11

Associate Professor: $88,858.05 -133,780.10

Professor: $108,354.52 - $163,053.55

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

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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 of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing 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 based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited 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 minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements

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 occasional lifting 10 lbs. or less.

Application Instructions:

In order to considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Letter of interest clearly indicating your qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Research Philosophy Statement
• Unofficial Transcript*
• A minimum of three professional references, including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information.

*Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2025. Review of applications will commence in Fall 2024 and continue until the position is filled, or until March 2025.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.