<p>Job Description:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with approved CCPS course objectives. </li><li>Prepare instructional materials, assignments, and assessments that support learning outcomes. </li><li>Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback. </li><li>Foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for adult learners. </li><li>Utilize instructional technologies including Brightspace LMS, Google Workspace, WebEx Training, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools. </li><li>Effectively deliver instruction across in-person, remote, and hybrid formats. </li><li>Serve as a professional representative and ambassador of CCPS and FIT. </li></ul> <p>Applications are being accepted from candidates who have experience and expertise in the following areas:</p> <p>Humanities & Liberal Arts</p> <ul> <li>Cross-Cultural Studies for Senior Learners </li><li>English as a Second Language </li><li>Foreign Languages </li><li>History/Art History </li><li>Language Studies for Senior Learners </li><li>Writing (Creative, Non-Fiction, Business Planning, etc.) </li></ul> <p>The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required, relevant and specific certifications will be considered. </li><li>5 years of professional experience in a relevant field and/or an established creative or design practice. </li><li>Commitment to teaching adult learners (18+, including seniors) </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree preferred. </li><li>Experience in instruction, course development, and curriculum design. </li><li>Teaching experience in a college, museum, nonprofit, corporate training, or comparable setting. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>This is a part-time non-credit instructor position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the posting remains open to build a pool of qualified candidates.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>$67.50 -$140 per hour (course dependent)</p> <p>Pay Equity by State Employers</p> <p>Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.</p> <p>Non-Credit Instructional Appointment</p> <p>This is a contingent, part-time non-credit instructor position. Non-Credit course offerings are based on student enrollment, program priorities, and institutional funding requirements. Appointment to the part-time non-credit instructor pool does not guarantee consistent teaching assignments and workload may vary by non-credit term.</p> <p>Visa Sponsorship</p> <p>Fashion Institute of Technology is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement</p> <p>FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.</p> <p>Annual Security Report</p> <p>The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Work Environment</p> <p>This position will be required to constantly read and comprehend, occasionally perform calculations, constantly verbally communicate, frequently analyze, and constantly write. The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional bending, frequent walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover letter </li><li>Unofficial transcript </li><li>A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses </li></ul> <p>Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.</p> <p>Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.</p> <p>Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.</p>