<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Fine Arts department is recruiting a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions in the area of sculpture/3D. Successful candidate must possess the ability to share extensive knowledge of art history and contemporary practices, approaches, and movements in art. Specialization in a cross-cultural approach to curriculum development is encouraged. Strong candidates will foster an inclusive classroom learning environment with nondiscriminatory teaching methods towards learning difference, race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexuality, physical ability, socioeconomic, or immigration status.</p> <p>Our Fine Arts major area courses require the following skill sets:</p> <ul> <li>FA114: Knowledge of basic tools, utility knives, assemblage and structural systems, and the ability to teach a strong foundation of fundamental 3D concepts. </li><li>FA161: Knowledge of sculpting the figure, ability to teach anatomy and building a full figure and portrait head using an armature working in clay. </li><li>FA261: Excellent working knowledge of woodshop and welding tools and a commitment to safety are required to teach this course. Skill-sets taught: wood tools such as table saw, bandsaw, jig saw, drill press, miter saw; welding tools using MIG welding and oxyacetylene. Ability to articulate shop-based skill sets relationship to contemporary art and practice. </li><li>FA361: Excellent working knowledge and use of the woodshop, welding tools, wax, plaster, stone, wood, and clay. Ability to articulate a contemporary approach to sculpture and assist students in the development of concept and form. </li><li>FA363: Expertise in mold making and casting using both traditional and non-traditional materials. </li></ul> <p>Adjunct instructors deliver relevant course material, assess student performance, provide guidance and assistance to students both in and out of the classroom, and submit grades on time. Course descriptions are available online for AAS courses and BFA courses.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Candidates must have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. </li><li>Relevant 6 years of industry experience and or its equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>At least one year of teaching experience at the college level. </li><li>Master of Fine Arts degree or equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>The ideal candidate will have comprehensive expertise in the use of sculptural processes and tools. </li><li>Effectively teach concepts and instruct and ensure the safely use tools and the shop. </li><li>Ability to communicate the historical, cultural and theoretical contexts and contemporary sculptural practices through lecture and visual presentations. </li><li>The ideal candidate must have the ability to write a syllabus, teach learning outcomes as listed in the course outline (provided), deliver relevant course materials with lectures and demonstrations, provide guidance, input, and assistance to students, assess student performance, and submit grades in a timely manner. </li><li>Effectively communicate and work with shop technicians. </li><li>Ability to instruct and ensure the safe use of tools and machinery and successfully communicate conceptual ideas for class projects through lectures and visual presentations </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Fall 2025. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The department will keep this posting open to create a pool of candidates for potential future adjunct assignments. The department will contact applicants whose qualifications fit our programmatic needs.</p> <p>Compensation</p> <p>The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.</p> <p>$87.14 per hour based on minimum qualifications. The final rate, step and appointment rank are determined by a candidate's ability to demonstrate that they meet the respective school's additional criteria for hiring "above the first step," in accordance with the CBA Adjunct Salary Schedules (pg 88-89).</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.</p> <p>For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.</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>Visa Sponsorship</p> <p>This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement</p> <p>FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing 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 based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited 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 minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Work Environment</p> <p>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 the position, you must submit the following documents online:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover letter </li><li>Unofficial Transcript* </li><li>Teaching Philosophy </li><li>Portfolio (PDF) containing 20 examples of student work </li><li>Digital portfolio in .pdf format (less than 20 MB) OR a URL to a professional portfolio website. </li><li>A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses </li><li>Official transcripts are required within the first 30 days of hire. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S. </li></ul> <p>Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.</p> <p>Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.</p> <p>Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.</p>