BoF Careers · 4 months ago
Full-Time Faculty Position in Home Products Development, School of Business and Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology is seeking a dedicated full-time faculty member for the Home Products Development department in the School of Business and Technology. The role focuses on teaching and empowering students in the home furnishings industry, integrating industry-relevant technologies and sustainability practices while also overseeing departmental operations as Associate Chairperson.
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Responsibilities
Teaching with an emphasis on applied instruction
Integrating industry-relevant technologies, sustainability practices, and innovation into the curriculum
Advising and mentoring students
Promoting the academic program and engaging with alumni and industry partners
Managing departmental operations, including course scheduling, budget planning, assessment, and faculty support
Representing the program to internal and external stakeholders
Developing and enhancing the curriculum
Serving on department, school, and college-wide committees
Supporting accreditation and participating in administrative duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Ten years of relevant experience in the home furnishings or home products industry
Leadership or managerial experience in the home industry
The candidate will be required to obtain a master's degree within 3 years of their appointment
Preferred
MBA or master's degree in a field related, or enrolled in a master's degree program, in progress, to completion
College-level teaching experience or equivalent instructional experience
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
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase