FIT NYC Adjunct Faculty Pool - Organizational Leadership

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 applications for adjunct faculty opportunities in the School of Graduate Studies. The Graduate School is a community of industry insiders, passionate students, influential faculty, and mentors. We expand on the college's mission to produce future leaders in global art, design, fashion, business, and marketing through collaboration, innovation, and advanced research.

About the role

The Global Fashion Management (GFM) Master of Professional Studies program seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Organizational Leadership. This graduate-level course provides a survey of leadership theory and a practical framework for developing effective leadership behaviors within complex, global organizations. The course emphasizes "positive leadership" models and experiential learning through self-assessment, peer feedback, and applied case analysis.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive professional experience leading teams, managing organizational change, and fostering leadership development in fashion, luxury, or related creative industries. The adjunct faculty member is expected to bridge theory and practice, drawing on real-world leadership experiences, current industry challenges, and practical insights to create a dynamic and relevant learning environment. Students will explore motivation, negotiation, ethics, purpose, and the relationship between crisis and opportunity in leadership contexts.

This course is taught one evening per week to accommodate working professionals. Adjunct instructors 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Organizational Leadership one evening per week.
• Bridge leadership theory with real-world application using industry-relevant examples.
• Facilitate experiential learning through self-assessment, peer feedback, and case analysis.
• Assess student performance and provide guidance both in and out of the classroom.
• Submit grades in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level professional experience in leadership, organizational development, executive coaching, or corporate management.
• Demonstrated ability to connect theory with real-world application in global or creative industry contexts.

Qualifications

• Prior university or corporate training experience.
• Professional certification or advanced study in leadership, coaching, or organizational psychology, or relevant senior-level corporate experience.
• Experience mentoring or developing emerging leaders in multicultural or international business settings.
• Experience working in the fashion, consumer goods, or luxury industries.

Skills

• Deep understanding of leadership theory, team dynamics, and organizational behavior.
• Ability to translate academic frameworks into actionable insights for mid-career professionals.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and coaching skills.
• Commitment to experiential and reflective learning methods.
• Familiarity with issues of ethics, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership in a global business environment.

Pay

$89.98 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step, and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate qualifications beyond the first step, in accordance with the UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

FIT provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to support the health, safety, well-being, and productivity of faculty and staff. Programs include components to improve work-life balance and prepare for the future. For a full list of benefits, visit the FIT benefits webpage.

This is a part-time, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department may contact applicants whose qualifications align with programmatic needs.