FIT NYC Continuing Education Non-Credit Instructor, Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship

FIT, an internationally renowned college of art and design, business, and technology within the State University of New York, seeks a part-time, non-credit instructor for Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship in the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS). With a curriculum blending hands-on experience, classroom study, and liberal arts, FIT offers over 45 majors and grants degrees from AAS to MPS, preparing students for global professional success.

The CCPS provides more than 80 dynamic courses in art, design, fashion, business technology, and applied/visual arts, delivered in-person, remotely, and in flexible self-paced formats across Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. We seek passionate industry professionals and educators to inspire adult learners—from emerging creatives to seasoned professionals and lifelong learners.

About the role

CCPS Non-Credit Instructors deliver career-focused instruction to adult learners (18+, including seniors) as industry professionals and educators. 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.
• Deliver instruction across in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.
• Serve as a professional representative and ambassador of CCPS and FIT.

Qualifications

Applications are being accepted from candidates with expertise in the following areas:

• Fashion Business & Entrepreneurship
• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Brand Marketing
• Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing
• Creative Entrepreneurship
• Merchandising
• Omni Channel Retail
• Retail Math
• Social Media Marketing
• Styling

Requirements

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

Pay

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

This is a contingent, part-time non-credit instructor position. Course offerings depend on student enrollment, program priorities, and institutional funding. Appointment does not guarantee consistent teaching assignments, and workload may vary by term.