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SUNY Korea

Fashion Design Faculty Position Description

Short Title (WEB) Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Apparel)

Full Title

Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Apparel area) at the Fashion

Institute of Technology at SUNY Korea

About Fashion 

Institute of 

Technology:

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 

adjunct faculty positions in the Fashion Design program at the FIT at 

SUNY Korea in Songdo, Korea. The Fashion Institute of Technology, a 

part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career 

education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. 

With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical 

experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT

offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's 

rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, the college offers 

two majors, and grants AAS degrees in Korea in Fashion Business 

Management and Fashion Design, preparing students for professional 

success and leadership in the global marketplace.

Department 

Statement:

The Fashion Design program provides the expertise students need to 

develop the skills necessary to become competitive, forward thinking 

graduates for positions in the fashion industry and related fields. The 

program offers a wide range of learning experiences through the rigorous

AAS curriculum where they develop critical thinking, strong design 

aesthetics and technical abilities. Faculty members are industry 

professionals who draw on industry connections to provide students with 

an in-depth view of the fashion design industry.

Job Description:

The Fashion Design department is seeking a fashion design faculty 

member with relevant industry experience. The ideal candidate will be an

established fashion designer with various levels of design leadership 

experience. The individual readily combines superior hands-on 

traditional and conceptual design approaches to develop and teach core 

AAS courses.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of successful fashion 

practices across a number of current methodologies and must possess 

strong design development and brand building expertise. In addition, a 

personal area of strength must be demonstrated, such as research and 

knowledge of fashion technology and innovation, fashion show 

presentations or exhibitions, and/or writing curriculum. The successful 

candidate will work collaboratively to establish and implement a vision 

that supports the strategic goals of the department and the college.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

 

• Conceptual development, collection/line building through expected 


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technical skill sets for apparel prototype development.

 

• First-hand knowledge of the fashion design development, team and 

brand building processes with the ability to guide students in 

implementing these processes.

 

• Ability to synthesize and move readily between conceptual and 

established hands-on methodologies in the design development 

process.

 

• Active engagement with the current industry through professional 

experiences, scholarly research and/or expression through creative 

works.

Possible Teaching 

Courses

The successful candidate should be able to teach one or more of the 

following Fashion Design Technical courses:

• Sewing

• Introductory Draping

• Patternmaking

• Structured Draping (jackets)

Minimum 

Qualifications

Candidates are required to have six (6) years of professional experience 

as a fashion designer. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates are 

required to present a strong portfolio showcasing their professional work,

inclusive of relevant press and/or industry acknowledgements. Excellent 

English oral and written communication skills.

Preferred 

Qualifications

Master's degree preferred. Three (3) years or more teaching experience in

higher education is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who

possess several or all the above listed qualifications.

Specific

Competencies

Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:

Globalism

• Demonstrate ability to work within, and to support and maintain 

productive relationships in multicultural environments, and model 

inclusive behaviors for students.

• Demonstrate awareness and values of sustainable design, applying 

those values to the design process that is environmentally and 

socially responsible.

Instructional Design

    

Demonstrate ability to incorporate a variety of instructional 

delivery methods including the use of demonstrations and specific 

project assignments.

    

Demonstrate ability to utilize technology and electronic 

information to deliver course materials to students.

    

Demonstrate ability to be responsive to industry changes and/or 

practices including technology.

Learning Enrichment

• Possess the ability to inspire and encourage curiosity and 


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creativity.

• Demonstrate ability to create learning experiences that foster 

critical thinking and problem solving.

• Utilize professional knowledge and experience for collaboration 

and teamwork within the classroom.

Professionalism

• Possess the ability to effectively speak on behalf of the 

department and/or college with industry supporters.

• Participate actively in the fashion industry including current 

connections and/or membership in organizations.

• Demonstrate a continued focus on creative and scholarly work 

specific to the discipline.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, self-motivation and team player 

qualities.

Technology

• Demonstrate proven experience and commitment to maintaining 

updated technological skills and knowledge.

• Demonstrate a track record and commitment to maintaining 

updated technical skills and knowledge.

• Demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.

Application 

Instructions:

There is one adjunct faculty position in this department at SUNY Korea 

that will begin in Fall 2021. Review of applications will commence in 

mid-June and decisions will be made by early July. If you are successful 

in the first round, you will be invited for an interview and a demo lecture 

will be followed for the successful candidates. The salary and 

appointment will be based on education level and cumulative experience.

Please note a background check is required for appointment to this 

position. Applications must be submitted to 

academic.fit@sunykorea.ac.kr. Online applications are strongly 

encouraged.

Please provide:

• Letter of interest, in English, clearly indicating qualifications for 

the position

• Professional resume and digital portfolio

• A minimum of two professional references, including names, 

titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information

• Copy or scan of academic transcript and degree certificate in 

English from all colleges and universities attended. (Official 

University Transcripts will be requested at time of hire.)

Application Deadline: June 13th, 2021 (Sunday)

Please note: based on the volume of applications, we may not be able to 

contact each applicant individually.


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Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be 

found at: www.fitnyc.edu.

Diversity 

Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and 

retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing 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 

based on race, national origin, gender, religion, ethnic background, age, 

disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion 

prohibited 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.