Faculty Position in Technical Design, School of Business and Technolog

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, pattern making, 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 studio experience. The curriculum fosters the development of creative and business acumen, preparing students for successful careers across a wide range of technical design positions in the fashion and related industries.

Job Description:

The Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member for the Technical Design department. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise and business acumen in the technical design field, teaching creative execution in the program's core curriculum.

Candidates should have an advanced background in technical design with strong computer knowledge of Excel, Illustrator, Adobe, PLM systems, and 3D design systems (Accumark, Browzwear, CLO), including pattern and fit correction skills. The ideal candidate will have experience as a head technical designer in womenswear with the ability to adapt technical expertise to include menswear, and children swear.

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 to develop and create detailed, accurate technical packages and graded specs in the areas of womens, mens, and childrens sportswear, grading, marking, fitting and pattern corrections.

Candidates must test out using Accumark to make a pant, blouse and jacket pattern and adjust fit corrections using Browzwear.

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…