Full-Time Faculty Position in Fashion Business Management, School of Business and Technology

The Baker School of Business and Technology seeks a business-driven professional with demonstrated leadership experience in the fashion and retail sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong business, quantitative, and analytical skills, with the ability to teach courses in fashion business practices, AI applications in fashion, retail math, planning, fashion business digital technology, and data analytics.

Candidates should have a strong background in fashion business management and be able to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field’s principles, strategies, and practices. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in current industry developments and emerging trends, with a passion for empowering students to succeed academically and professionally while contributing to scholarly and creative activities.

Primary responsibilities include teaching and developing engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and active learning. The faculty member will also contribute to curriculum development and enhancement in areas such as fashion analytics, planning, digital technology, artificial intelligence, and merchandising strategies.

Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students; supporting experiential learning opportunities through internships, seminars, industry events, and other professional development activities; and cultivating strategic partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in advancing the department’s and school’s strategic priorities by bringing innovative industry practices and learning experiences into the classroom. The faculty member will also serve on department, school, and college-wide committees; support accreditation and assessment initiatives; and participate in administrative duties and special projects as needed.

Specific competencies sought as related to the position:

Globalism

• Understanding of the global nature of the fashion business 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 multiple assessment methods to accommodate various learning styles.
• Maintain industry connections to introduce new methodologies into the curriculum.
• Use the college’s learning management system for course delivery and assessment.
• Create collaborative, real-world problem-solving experiences.
• Incorporate instructional methods to service all students.

Learning Enrichment

• Inspire students’ interest, curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.
• Use various instructional methods to foster critical thinking, design thinking, creative problem-solving and team-building skills.
• Integrate interdisciplinary learning into the curriculum.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging AI applications, and technology, incorporating them into the curriculum.
• Embrace new pedagogical forms, including online teaching, blended classes, workshops, flipped classrooms, and experiential learning.
• Support all student learning styles and abilities.

Professionalism

• Engage in industry-related activities to enhance the discipline.
• Participate in relevant fashion business conferences.
• Maintain a network of alumni and industry experts for internships, mentors, curriculum development, guest speaking, and graduate placement.
• Stay current and engaged in the primary teaching discipline.
• Model professional behavior to prepare students for related industry fields.

Technology

• Utilize course management systems and multimedia technology in the classroom.
• Demonstrate effective use of industry-specific technology and data for teaching, including buying, planning, product management software, and data analytics technology.
• Use appropriate technology to communicate with and engage students outside the classroom.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA or master’s degree in a field related to the fashion industry, or enrolled in a master’s degree program, in progress to completion.
• 7+ years of management experience in the area(s) of fashion analytics, planning and digital technology, and/or merchandising strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching or instructional experience.
• Global expertise in the fashion business industry.

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.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Visa Sponsorship

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship. For any employees who may require sponsorship in order to lawfully work in the United States, FIT reserves complete discretion whether to pursue such sponsorship or to cancel, discontinue, or withdraw such sponsorship at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating 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 on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected 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. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety’s administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.