The Fashion Institute of Technology, an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology of the State University of New York, invites applications for faculty positions. Appointments will begin in fall 2008.

Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in departmental and college-wide committee work; curriculum development; academic support services, such as portfolio review and general advisement; student recruitment and admissions; and professional organizations. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills; a commitment to quality education and student-centeredness; and the ability to work with a diverse student population and be part of a collaborative team. Must demonstrate leadership skills.

Completed applications will include a letter of interest, vitae, contact information for three references (including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Electronic submissions preferred and should be sent to resumes9@fitnyc.edu. Hard copies may be sent to Human Resources, FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City 10001-5992. Please be sure to include the position for which you are applying. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
Submit electronic application to resumes9@fitnyc.edu


DEPARTMENT OF ADVERTISING AND MARKETING COMMUNICATION – 3 positions

Position I: Sales Promotion Professional
Qualifications: Master’s degree with a minimum of ten years' executive level and hands-on consumer and business-to-business experience. Internet experience a must; college teaching experience preferred. The Department seeks a student-oriented candidate who will demonstrate a history of innovation, a global and multi-cultural perspective and an interest in interdisciplinary projects.

Position II: Journalism
Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least ten years’ experience as a journalist. College teaching experience required. The candidate must be able to teach introductory journalism, fashion journalism and magazine journalism.

Positions III: Generalist
Qualifications: Master’s degree required with a minimum of ten years' executive level experience. The Department seeks a student-oriented individual, with college-level teaching experience preferred. Candidates should demonstrate a history of innovation, a global and multi-cultural perspective and an interest in interdisciplinary projects. The successful candidate must be able to teach a broad spectrum of courses which could include: Advertising and Promotion, Strategic Planning, Copywriting and Creative Strategies, and Publicity.



DEPARTMENT OF FASHION MERCHANDISING MANAGEMENT – 5 positions
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred and ten years' executive, fashion-related experience. The Department seeks student-oriented individuals who can demonstrate a history of innovation with a global and multicultural perspective. The ideal candidates will be able to incorporate technology into existing and newly developed curriculum. Candidates should have expertise in one of the following areas:

• Planning and Allocation Management: Planning and allocation experience for a retailer and/or manufacturer. Must have replenishing and/or forecasting experience in a collaborative environment. Financial planning experience a plus.
• Web PDM: A thorough knowledge of computer-aided PDM, including implementation of technology to create, merchandise, and communicate each phase of the product development process.

FIT has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and is an
affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Applications from
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.