Hand Knitting Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Job Description: The Textile Development & Marketing department is looking to build a pool of qualified knitting specialists to potentially fill an adjunct teaching position. Job Requirements: Expertise Needed: Knowledge in knit product development, including understanding fibers, and yarns. Teaching Responsibilities: Deliver relevant course material, Assess student performance, Provide guidance to students, both in and out of the classroom and Submit grades on time. Ideal Candidates should have a working knowledge of Brother knitting machines, Dubied machines and Stoll Courses: TS116, TS332, TS367, TS368, TS461, TT381, TT382 (you can find detailed descriptions of these courses in the online catalog). This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in textile science with expertise in knitting and other textile-related processes to contribute to academia while helping students build their skills. 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 in the online catalog. Responsibilities:

• Assist students with knitting on various knitting machines and hand related techniques, problem solving, and experimentation of student ideas.
• Provide insight and guidance to students on design ideas relating to industry practices.
• Ability to work independently with students in open lab, Knitting Machines and computers: work with IT to update knitting software and computers when they come available.
• Maintain and repair knitting machines (Dubied, Stoll, Brother), linkers etc.

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 in the field or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in the field or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• A demonstrated knowledge of principles and methods of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Additional Information: This is a part-time position, adjunct teaching position beginning in Spring 2026. 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.