FIT NYC Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communication & Presentation Skills for Executives, Graduate Studies

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology within the State University of New York, invites experienced professionals to join our adjunct faculty pool within the Global Fashion Management department in the School of Graduate Studies. FIT's School of Graduate Studies connects creative excellence with strategic leadership, preparing students to drive innovation across global industries. Located in New York City, the school leverages deep industry partnerships and a worldwide alumni network to deliver an education rooted in applied learning and professional relevance.

The Global Fashion Management (GFM) program stands at the intersection of fashion, business, and global strategy. Offered in collaboration with international partner institutions in Paris, Hong Kong, and Mexico City, GFM focuses on developing leaders who can navigate cultural complexity, organizational transformation, and emerging opportunities across the international fashion landscape.

About the role

The Global Fashion Management Master's Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Capstone III: Communication & Presentation Skills for Executives (GF 640), a graduate-level course focused on developing persuasive communication and executive presentation capabilities for emerging global fashion leaders. This course will meet one evening a week in the Fall. Anchored in students' Capstone startup projects, the course prepares students to articulate strategic vision, pitch ideas, and influence decision-makers with clarity and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate graduate-level instruction focused on executive communication, public speaking, and persuasive presentation strategies.
• Guide students in developing and delivering structured, high-impact presentations based on their Capstone startup projects.
• Coach students on executive presence, confidence, and clarity in boardroom-style and high-stakes professional communication settings.
• Design and facilitate simulations such as investor pitches, stakeholder presentations, and crisis-response briefings.
• Provide individualized feedback to help students refine narrative structure, delivery style, and visual storytelling.
• Introduce best practices in presentation design, storytelling, and data visualization for communicating complex strategic ideas.
• Encourage students to incorporate contemporary communication tools, including AI-enabled design and storytelling platforms.
• Evaluate student work and presentations in accordance with graduate-level academic standards.
• Deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Fashion Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in executive communication, corporate leadership, consulting, media, or strategic communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to present complex strategic ideas to senior stakeholders or leadership teams.
  • Ability to coach graduate students in persuasive communication and professional presentation delivery.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Senior leadership experience in fashion, retail, consulting, or global business environments.
  • Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, investors, or global teams.
  • Prior teaching, coaching, or training experience in public speaking, leadership communication, or executive presentation skills.
  • Experience using presentation design tools, storytelling frameworks, or AI-enabled communication tools.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, adjunct teaching position beginning in Fall 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit programmatic needs.

Pay

Compensation is governed by the UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The base rate is $89.98 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step, and appointment rank may be higher depending on a candidate's ability to demonstrate qualifications above the first step, in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of faculty and staff. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.