Teaching Faculty Position
Department of Fashion Business Management FIT SUNY Korea
The Fashion Business Management Program FIT SUNY Korea seeks a ful -time faculty member who is
a business-driven professional with demonstrated leadership in the fashion and retail sectors, to
teach undergraduate courses in the five key pil ars of the program: leadership, product,
merchandising, planning/analytics, and strategy. Candidates wil demonstrate a strong background
in fashion business management with a focus on fashion analytics; providing students with a
comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practices in the field. The successful
candidate wil be current in industry advancements and emerging trends with a passion for
empowering students to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits while embracing
academic scholarship. The primary responsibility wil be teaching to deliver engaging lectures that
promote active learning and encourage critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skil s; to
develop and expand on curriculum in the areas of fashion analytics, planning and digital technology,
merchandising strategies, brand development, and product development. Additional responsibilities
include but are not limited to, advising students and identifying opportunities through mentoring,
internships, seminars, and industry functions while cultivating strategic al iances with industry and
other academic institutions. The successful candidate wil serve an integral role in the planning and
implementation of the strategic goals for the program, participate in department, School, and
college-wide committee service, and support accreditation and administrative activities as required.
This faculty position wil begin in Fal 2024. Review of applications wil commence on December 1,
2023, and continue until the position is fil ed. First consideration wil be given to completed
applications received by December 31, 2023. The salary and appointment rank wil be based on
education level and cumulative experience. For further information please visit
The candidate should be able to teach one or more of the following fashion/business courses:
FM 108 & FM 109: FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE 1&2
FM 201: SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS FOR FASHION BUSINESS
FM 203: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IN PLANNING AND BUYING
FM 204: INNOVATION IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
FM 207: RETAIL STRATEGIES
FM 231: STRATEGIES OF SELLING
For course descriptions, see: http://catalog.fitnyc.edu/undergraduate/courses/fm/
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an MBA or master's degree in a field related to the fashion industry,
or be enrolled in a master's degree program, in progress, to completion.
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the fashion retail industry.
Experience in the area(s) of fashion analytics, planning and digital technology,
merchandising strategies, brand development, and product management.
Excel ent communication skil s, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex
concepts clearly and understandably.
Preferred Qualifications:
College-level teaching or instructional experience.
Global expertise in the fashion business industry.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The following required application materials must be submitted electronical y to
FBMsearch@sunykorea.ac.kr in a single PDF file containing:
Letter of interest indicating your qualifications for the position
Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Copy of Academic Transcripts and Degree Certificates from al colleges and universities
attended
A minimum of three professional references, including names, titles, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail contact information.
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.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact
each applicant individual y regarding his or her application status
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Yeaseul Lee
Coordinator
Fashion Business Management Department
SUNY Korea
119-2 Songdo Moonhwa-Ro,
Yeonsu-Gu
Incheon, South Korea 21985
E-mail: yeaseul_lee@fitnyc.edu