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Adjunct Faculty Positions
Department of Fashion Business Management FIT SUNY Korea

About the Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology, of the State University of New York, invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in the Fashion Business Management Department at FIT 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 driven education in art, design, business, and technology for over 70 years. With robust curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study and a firm foundation in liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today’s rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT offers two majors at SUNY Korea and grants AAS degrees in Fashion Business Management and Fashion Design which prepares students for professional success and leadership in fashion’s global marketplace.
 
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be a business professional with a Master’s degree or higher and a minimum of six years of executive level fashion experience in merchandising, buying, planning, product development or retail management with a strong knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in the field. In addition to having unquestioned professional ability, the ideal candidate should demonstrate interest or experience in teaching; the ability to develop innovative curricular instruction; actively participate in departmental and FIT SUNY Korea committee work; display a commitment to the fashion industry and possess a desire to concretely convey this to students. This exciting opportunity is ideal for an accomplished professional executive who possesses currency in the field of fashion, command of English verbally and written, with a vision for the future. All teaching will be conducted in English.

Courses
The candidate should be able to teach any of the following fashion business courses:

• FM 108/109: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
• FM 110: PRODUCT ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES
• FM 203: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (Retail Math)
• FM 204: INNOVATION IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
• FM 207: RETAIL STRATEGIES
• FM 223: EFFECTIVE FASHION PRESENTATIONS

For course descriptions, see: http://catalog.fitnyc.edu/undergraduate/courses/fm/

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and six (6) years executive level experience in the fashion industry
• Fashion Business, Retail and/or Merchandising and/or Product Development experience is required
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred 

Master’s degree is required.  Preference will be given to candidates who possess all of the listed qualifications.

Other Skills:

• Demonstrates and utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and other technologies
• Commitment to updating technological skills and knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to communicate through technology and utilize college course management system and FIT portal

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If qualified, FIT SUNY Korea will contact you for consideration and an interview. Please note, a full background check is required for appointment to this position.  In addition, all prior employment will be verified. Only online applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted directly to FBMsearch@sunykorea.ac.kr 
In a single PDF file, please provide:

• Letter of interest, in English, clearly indicating qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume in English
• A minimum of two professional references in the fashion industry, 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.)
• Please note: due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually. Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: www.fitnyc.edu
• When sending your application, please state “FBM, FIT SUNY Korea Adjunct Applicant” in the subject area of the email.

For further information, please contact:

Professor Robin Baxter
Chair
Fashion Business Management Department
SUNY Korea
119-2 Songdo Moonhwa-Ro, Yeonsu-Gu
Incheon, South Korea 21985
E-mail: robin_baxter@fitnyc.edu