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Fashion Design Faculty Position Description
Short Title (WEB) Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Art/Apparel)
Full Title
Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Art/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 Art courses:
• Visual Design Concepts
• Fashion Research Inspiration
• Fashion Art Studio
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
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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
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 are two adjunct faculty positions in this department at SUNY
Korea that will begin in Spring 2022. Review of applications will
commence in early December and decisions will be made in December
or early January at the latest. 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 facultyhr@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
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English from all colleges and universities attended. (Official
University Transcripts will be requested at time of hire.)
Application Deadline: November 30th (Tue)
Please note: based on the volume of applications, we may not be able to
contact each applicant individually.
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.
