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Fashion Institute of Technology · 2 weeks ago

Full-Time Faculty Position in Jewelry Design, School of Art and Design

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$69K/yr - $81K/yr

6+ years exp

The Fashion Institute of Technology is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Jewelry Design Program within the School of Art and Design. The successful candidate will be an experienced jewelry industry professional with a strong educational background, responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and engaging in departmental activities to enhance the program and support students' career placements.

EducationFashionInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsored

Hiring Manager

Zania R., M.S.

Responsibilities

Serve as a full-time daytime instructor

Provide additional student support as needed

Participate in administrative activities, including serving as Assistant Chair, as required

Engage in industry outreach to support competitions, donations, exhibitions, and career placement for students

Participate in departmental and area meetings, and area committees as necessary

Qualification

Jewelry fabricationCAD modelingTeaching experienceJewelry designIndustry outreachTechnology integrationProfessionalismCommunication skillsMentoringCreativity

Required

Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent required

Minimum of six (6) years of jewelry industry fabrication and manufacturing experience

Demonstrate professional hard-surface CAD modeling ability (i.e., Rhino 3D, Matrix Gold, Pro-Engineer, or Catia)

Direct professional experience working to specification with designs and designers

Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in an accredited course of studies, or as a lecturer and/or leader of workshops

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in visual arts, particularly metal arts

Minimum of three years teaching in a formal college-level classroom environment

Benefits

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

Company

Fashion Institute of Technology

FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business.

Founded in 1944

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.fitnyc.edu/

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