FIT NYC Continuing Education Non-Credit Instructor, Visual Communication & Media

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 Visual Communication & Media instructor for the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS).

About the role

CCPS Non-Credit Instructors deliver career-focused instruction to adult learners (18+, including seniors) in formats that may include day, evening, or weekend sessions. Instructors are industry professionals who bring subject-matter expertise, inclusive teaching practices, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

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.
• Five 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.

Specializations

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

• Visual Communication & Media
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Interactive Design
• Motion Graphics
• Multimedia
• User Interface and User Experience
• Visual Storytelling
• Website Development

Additional Information

This is a contingent, part-time non-credit instructor position. Course offerings are based on student enrollment, program priorities, and institutional funding; appointment does not guarantee consistent teaching assignments. FIT is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pay

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