The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology of the State University of New York, invites applications for faculty positions in the Communication Design department. Appointments will begin in fall 2009.

Successful candidates are expected to actively participate in departmental and college-wide committee work; curriculum development; academic support services, such as portfolio review and general advisement; student recruitment and admissions; and professional organizations. Must have excellent communication skills; a commitment to quality education and student-centeredness; and the ability to work with a diverse student population and be part of a collaborative team. Must demonstrate leadership skills.

Qualifications for both positions: Master’s degree in relevant discipline; 6 years’ senior- level industry experience; proficiency in and ability to teach current, industry-standard, design software; experience with course management systems. Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching college-level design courses.

Specific Skills
Expertise required in areas such as web design, interface design, motion graphics, and other associated disciplines. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in screen-based typography and design principles as well as in two or more of the following areas: XHTML/CSS, JavaScript, digital video editing, digital audio editing, motion graphics, or 3D modeling and animation. Experience teaching courses such as Web Design, and Motion Graphics, as well as Graphic Design is required.

A high level of versatility beyond conventional print design projects required. The department is especially interested in candidates with experiences in specialized areas including but not limited to typography, branding systems, interactive advertising, information design, paperless publication, information architecture, and graphic design for mobile devices.

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