FIT NYC Adjunct Faculty Pool- Textile/Surface Design, Complex Weaving for Textile Design

FIT, an internationally renowned college of art and design, business, and technology within the State University of New York, offers a singular blend of hands-on experience, classroom study, and liberal-arts grounding across more than 45 majors. The School of Art and Design delivers 17 degree programs and fosters a collaborative environment that integrates interdisciplinary projects and competitions.

About the role

The Textile/Surface Design department seeks adjunct instructors for TD 334 Complex Dobby Wovens. Candidates will teach advanced multi-harness drafting, operate 16–24 harness hand looms (AVL compu-dobby preferred), and use industry-standard software such as Pointcarre or Nedgraphics for dobby design and technical packs. Ideal candidates possess strong layout, repeat, and color skills; the ability to analyze market trends; and experience designing wovens for fashion or home markets or a robust fiber-arts practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material in TD 334 Complex Dobby Wovens.
• Assess student performance and provide guidance both in and out of the classroom.
• Submit grades on time.
• Instruct safe use of tools and machinery.
• Communicate conceptual ideas through lectures and visual presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
• Six years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent.
• Experience setting up floor looms and technical product development.
• Expertise in 24-harness technical weave knowledge, including industry terminology and yarns.
• Proficiency with Pointcarre or ability to quickly master proprietary software.
• Ability to draft complex constructions and present woven structures visually.

Schedule

Part-time adjunct position beginning Spring 2026.

Pay

$89.98 per hour based on minimum qualifications. Final rate, step, and rank may be higher if the candidate meets additional school criteria for “above the first step” placement per the UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

FIT provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to support health, safety, work-life balance, and future planning. For a full list of benefits, visit the FIT benefits webpage.