What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Faculty Position in Textile Development and Marketing, School of Business and Technology position at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Location: New York, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Aug 5 2025 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
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
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 info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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.
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.
- Implements an academically rigorous and interesting experience integrating professional practice with classroom learning.
- Adapts the curriculum in response to industry needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Job 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. Will need to obtain a master's degree within 4 years of appointment.
- Postgraduate degree in textile technology, textile biomaterials, textile science, textile engineering or related fields.
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
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 info@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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.
Salary : $69,346 - $80,794
