BoF Careers · 4 months ago
Full-Time Faculty Position in Textile Development and Marketing, School of Business and Technology
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $173K/yr
7+ years expThe Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a renowned college of art and design, business, and technology. They are seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time faculty position in the Textile Development and Marketing department, responsible for teaching core and advanced knitting courses and advancing bio-materials in textile science and technology.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Teach both core and advanced knitting courses in textile science and technology
Support the Textile Development and Marketing department
Develop curriculum and maintain operations within the department's textile lab facilities
Advise and mentor students
Promote academic programs and engage with alumni and industry
Build and sustain partnerships
Serve on department, school, and college-wide committees
Support accreditation and participate in administrative duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in textile technology, textile biomaterials, textile science, textile engineering or related fields
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant industry experience in the knitting field is preferred
The candidate will be required to obtain a master's degree within 3 years of their appointment
Working experience and understanding of the global supply chain process, focused in the textile product categories while embracing the use of sustainability as part of the learning process
Experience working with people from various cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and social groups that will support the education of all students
Implements an academically rigorous and interesting experience integrating professional practice with classroom learning
Adapts the curriculum in response to industry needs
Embraces new forms of pedagogy (online teaching, blended classes, experiential learning)
Takes advantage of the Textile Development and Marketing laboratory facilities, including connecting academic assets to industry opportunities
Identifies networking opportunities between industry professionals and the students through field trips, internships, seminars, and industry events
Creates and maintains a network of alumni and industry experts who can be called upon as resources for course and curriculum development, focus groups, guest speakers, internships and placement opportunities for students
Aggressively develops research programs that benefit the college academically and financially
Demonstrates active engagement in the profession and in scholarly or creative expression
Demonstrates effective use of technology and electronic information to deliver course material and learning experiences to students
Demonstrates effective use of knitting equipment such as Stoll and Brother knitting equipment
Understands and can manage new industry technologies related to the field of knitted textiles
Is familiar with professional written, oral, visual and technological presentation standards
Preferred
Postgraduate degree in textile technology, textile biomaterials, textile science, textile engineering or related fields
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase