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

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$88–$89 Per Hour

SKILLS

Apparel Design, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Clothes Making, Collective Bargaining, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Equipment, Course Coordination, Develop Methodologies, Employee Benefits, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fashion Design, Fine Art, Futures, Organizational Skills, Pattern Making, Prototyping, Quality Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

4 days ago

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 with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree required.
Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience as a senior fashion designer and/or technician.
Knowledge of basic construction machinery required.
Basic computer literacy required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree preferred.
Prior college level teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of draping, patternmaking, and/or construction techniques.
Ability to teach hands-on design room techniques with clarity and precision.
Familiarity with classroom technology and college course management systems.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

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

This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.

Compensation

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.

$89.98 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school's additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pp 88-89).

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. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.

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 is not 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. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.

Application Instructions:

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

Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcript
A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

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

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at:

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

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY

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