"Full-Time Faculty Position in Textile Development and Marketing, School of Business and Technology"

Company Description:

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 Textile Development and Marketing department of the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology.

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 80 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, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.

The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology educates students for management and leadership roles within the fashion and related creative industries. Our curriculum integrates a deep appreciation of how markets, business environments, advanced business technology and competition can be managed in a global context. The Baker School provides a professional faculty and business climate that enables students to be immediately valuable contributors to their industries.

The Baker School of Business and Technology collaborates with both the School of Art and Design, and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, whose courses help students to better understand themselves, others, and their place in an increasingly complex world. The Baker School co-operates to design curricular and educational experiences that help hone general skills and behaviors that employers increasingly demand: critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a strong sense of professional and ethical responsibility, social skills, the ability to work productively in teams, and good oral and written communication skills.

The vision of the School is to be the most academically recognized school of excellence where students come to learn about the business of the core industries that we serve-the creative, fashion and design industries-and where industry, government and associations see creative alliances for the development of ideas, solution innovation, future thinking, and problem solving.

Seven of the ten Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is dedicated to promoting continuous improvement in the practice of business in every industry worldwide.

The Textile Development and Marketing Department prepares students for success in careers within the global textile industry and its related industries. The program offers education in the development of textiles for fashion apparel, home furnishings and other textile-related industries, with emphasis on global sourcing, fabric research and development, and end-use applications. The program emphasizes the need for students to work both individually and in teams in a mature and collegial manner. Alumni of the Textile Development and Marketing program are technologically competent, flexible, and familiar with all aspects of the fabric development process.

Job Description:

The Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a dedicated professional with demonstrated expertise in advanced knitting and textile technology. The successful candidate will possess expertise in applied knitting applications, including warp and weft knitting, with proficiency in the use and maintenance, and programming of knitting equipment and machinery.

The full-time faculty position will support the Textile Development and Marketing department, with responsibilities for teaching both core and advanced knitting courses in textile science and technology, including the advancement of bio-materials. Emphasis will be placed on practical instruction with a forward focus on innovation and development of functional knit fabrics for applications in fashion, athletic, medical, military, and industrial sectors.

A strong awareness of emerging trends in sustainable textile practices is essential. Additional desirable qualifications include knowledge of the textile supply chain, product and project management, and global marketing strategies.

The new faculty member will play a key role in supporting the school and department's strategic initiatives, developing curriculum, and maintaining operations within the department's textile lab facilities. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, promoting the academic programs, engaging with alumni, industry, and building and sustaining partnerships. The new faculty member will serve on department, school, and college-wide committees, support accreditation, and participate in administrative duties as required.

In addition to the appropriate degree(s) and experience, FIT seeks candidates who have professional capabilities in the following five college-wide core competency areas:

Globalism

• 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.

Instructional Design

• Implements an academically rigorous and interesting experience integrating professional practice with classroom learning.
• Adapts the curriculum in response to industry needs.

Learning Enrichment

• 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.

Professionalism

• 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.

Technology

• 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.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in textile technology, textile biomaterials, textile science, textile engineering or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who have a knitting portfolio.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate degree in textile technology, textile biomaterials, textile science, textile engineering or related fields.

Additional Information:

Please note, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

The final starting salary and appointment rank will be based on education level and cumulative experience; Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Salary Schedules pgs. 73-74.

Instructor: $69,346.37 - $80,793.82

Assistant Professor: $80,736.40 - $118,984.88

Associate Professor: $94,498.31 - $142,271.78

Professor: $115,232.32 - $173,403.37

The College reserves the right to select one or more candidates after having been duly reviewed and presented to the President in conformance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• 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

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

• Letter of interest clearly indicating your qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Digital portfolio in PDF format (less than 10 MB) OR a URL to a professional portfolio website.
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Research Philosophy Statement
• Unofficial Transcript*
• A minimum of three professional references, including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information
• A list of three references for recommendation letters; references may be contacted at a later stage

*Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.