SUNY Korea
Fashion Design Faculty Position Description
Short Title (WEB) Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Art/Apparel)
Full Title
Adjunct Faculty Position in Fashion Design (Art/Apparel area) at the
Fashion Institute of Technology at SUNY Korea
About Fashion
Institute of
Technology:
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
adjunct faculty positions in the Fashion Design program at the FIT at
SUNY Korea in Songdo, Korea. 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 70 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, the college offers
two majors, and grants AAS degrees in Korea in Fashion Business
Management and Fashion Design, preparing students for professional
success and leadership in the global marketplace.
Department
Statement:
The Fashion Design program provides the expertise students need to
develop the skills necessary to become competitive, forward thinking
graduates for positions in the fashion industry and related fields. The
program offers a wide range of learning experiences through the rigorous
AAS curriculum where they develop critical thinking, strong design
aesthetics and technical abilities. Faculty members are industry
professionals who draw on industry connections to provide students with
an in-depth view of the fashion design industry.
Job Description:
The SUNY Korea Fashion Design department is seeking to hire faculty
in its apparel and art areas with relevant industry experience. Ideal
candidates for the apparel area will be established fashion designers, or
have experience as master patternmakers, master sewers or master
drapers. Ideal candidates for the art area should be established fashion
designers with the ability to teach visual design concepts, fashion studio
art and or digital fashion art courses.
Possible Teaching
Courses
The successful (ART) candidate should be able to teach one or more of
the following Fashion Design Art Courses:
Fashion Art Studio
Visual Design Concepts
Design Development Digital
The successful (TECHNICAL) candidate should be able to teach one or
more of the following Fashion Design Technical Courses:
Sewing Levels 1 and 2
SUNY Korea
Fashion Design Faculty Position Description
Pattern Making Levels 1-2
Draping Levels 1-3
Minimum
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have six (6) years of professional experience
as a fashion designer or the technical equivalent as a master
patternmaker, draper, or master sewer. A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Candidates are required to present a strong portfolio showcasing their
professional work, inclusive of relevant press and/or industry
acknowledgements. Excellent English oral and written communication
skills.
Specific
Competencies
Successful candidates will excel in the following areas:
Globalism
• Demonstrate ability to work within, and to support and maintain
productive relationships in multicultural environments, and model
inclusive behaviors for students.
• Demonstrate awareness and values of sustainable design, applying
those values to the design process that is environmentally and
socially responsible.
Instructional Design
•
Demonstrate ability to utilize technology and electronic
information to deliver course materials to students.
•
Demonstrate ability to be responsive to industry changes and/or
practices including technology.
Learning Enrichment
• Possess the ability to inspire and encourage curiosity and
creativity.
• Demonstrate ability to create learning experiences that foster
critical thinking and problem solving.
• Utilize professional knowledge and experience for collaboration
and teamwork within the classroom.
Professionalism
• Possess the ability to effectively speak on behalf of the
department and/or college with industry supporters.
• Participate actively in the fashion industry including current
connections and/or membership in organizations.
• Demonstrate a continued focus on creative and scholarly work
specific to the discipline.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, self-motivation and team player
qualities.
Technology
• Demonstrate proven experience and commitment to maintaining
updated technological skills and knowledge.
SUNY Korea
Fashion Design Faculty Position Description
• Demonstrate a track record and commitment to maintaining
updated technical skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrate a proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software.
Application
Instructions:
The adjunct faculty positions in this department at SUNY Korea will
begin in Spring 2023. Review of applications will commence in early
December and decisions will be made in early January. If you are
successful through the first round, you will be invited for an interview
and a brief demo lecture. The salary and appointment will be based on
education level and cumulative experience. Please note a background
check is required for appointment to this position. Applications must be
submitted to facultyhr@sunykorea.ac.kr Online applications are
strongly encouraged.
Please provide:
• Letter of interest, in English, clearly indicating qualifications for
the position
• Professional resume and digital portfolio
• A minimum of two professional references, including names,
titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail contact information
• Copy or scan of academic transcript and degree certificate in
English from all colleges and universities attended. (Official
University Transcripts will be requested at time of hire.)
Application Deadline: December 19th (Mon), 2022
Please note: based on the volume of applications, we may not be able to
contact each applicant individually.
Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be
found at: www.fitnyc.edu.
Diversity
Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and
retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing 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
based on race, national origin, gender, religion, ethnic background, age,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion
prohibited 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.
