Adjunct Faculty Pool - Gerber AccuMark Computerized Patternmaking, Grading, and Marking

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for over 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The College continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.

Job Description:

The Technical Design Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is seeking qualified candidates for its adjunct faculty pool to teach computerized patternmaking, grading, marking, and specifications using Gerber AccuMark. Successful candidates will bring industry experience in women's sportswear, including knit and woven garments, and demonstrate expertise in pattern development, grading, marking, fitting, and pattern correction.

The instructor will provide hands-on instruction to students at the introductory level, demonstrating industry-standard techniques and guiding students through garment fitting, pattern corrections, and technical production processes. Candidates must be able to fit garments on live models and Alvanon forms and provide individualized instruction that addresses students' varying needs and abilities. This course, TC 322 Computerized Grading, Marking, and Specs, runs during the Spring and Fall semesters.

Responsibilities

• Teach grading and marking at an industry level of expertise.
• Teach patternmaking in women's sportswear, including jackets, skirts, pants, jumpsuits, dresses, and tops in both knit and woven fabrics.
• Demonstrate how to correct patterns based on issues identified during the fitting process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of both knit and woven fabrics and their functions.
• Fit women's sportswear in both knit and woven fabrics on live models and Alvanon forms.
• Work one-on-one with students on different garments and details.
• Incorporate knowledge of how an avatar is used for fit.
• Apply time management skills and knowledge of product lines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of communication with overseas production and professional email protocols.

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.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of experience in computerized patternmaking, grading, and marking using the Gerber AccuMark system.
• Knowledge and experience fitting women's sportswear in both knit and woven fabrics on live models and Alvanon forms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of swimwear, lingerie, and other specialty areas.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2027. 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.

Compensation

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governs the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.

$89.98 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 (pp 88-89).

Benefits

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. For a full list of benefits, visit FIT Benefits.

Pay Equity by State Employers

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 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.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

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.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, please submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript*
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses
• 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.

Returning Applicants- Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.