FIT NYC Continuing Education Non-Credit Instructor, Creative Industries

About the Institution

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology, and part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education for nearly 70 years. FIT offers a unique blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and liberal arts, with over 45 majors granting AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees. The college leverages its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community.

The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) at FIT delivers more than 80 dynamic courses across art and design, fashion, business technology, and applied and visual arts. Programs are offered in-person, remotely, and in flexible self-paced formats throughout Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms, catering to adult learners at every stage of their academic and professional journeys.

About the Role

CCPS Non-Credit Instructors play a pivotal role in advancing FIT's mission by delivering relevant, career-focused instruction to adult learners (18+, including seniors). Instructors are industry professionals and educators who bring subject-matter expertise, inclusive teaching practices, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends, based on program and student demand.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with approved CCPS course objectives.
• Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments that support learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for adult learners.
• Utilize instructional technologies including Brightspace LMS, Google Workspace, WebEx Training, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools.
• Effectively deliver instruction across in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Serve as a professional representative and ambassador of CCPS and FIT.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant and specific certifications will be considered.
• 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field and/or an established creative or design practice.
• Commitment to teaching adult learners (18+, including seniors).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in instruction, course development, and curriculum design.
• Teaching experience in a college, museum, nonprofit, corporate training, or comparable setting.

Areas of Expertise

Applications are being accepted from candidates with experience and expertise in the following Creative Industries areas:

• Color Specialists
• Costume Design
• Fashion Events
• Fashion Styling
• Image Consulting
• Wardrobe Technician

Additional Information

This is a part-time, non-credit instructor position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting remains open to build a pool of qualified candidates. Appointment to the part-time non-credit instructor pool does not guarantee consistent teaching assignments, as workload may vary by term based on student enrollment, program priorities, and institutional funding requirements.

FIT is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pay

$67.50 - $140 per hour (course dependent).