Assistant or Associate Professor of Industrial Design
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Design & Graphic Arts, Other Arts, Professional Fields, Architecture, Other Professional Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Industrial Design
Posting Number
P0503F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The School of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Industrial Design at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (rank/title commensurate with credentials and experience) to begin August 16, 2022. This appointment (70% teaching, 25% research, 5% service) will aid in leading teaching and research initiatives within the intersections of physical product design and UX/UI.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the practice of design within the undergraduate program (B. IND ) while also leading M. IND candidates in advancing their research topics. Faculty are also expected to participate in school, college and university level activities that include research and committee representation that grow connections across academic, professional, and public spheres.
About the Industrial Design Programs (B. IND and M. IND ) at Auburn
The School of Industrial and Graphic Design is housed within the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Begun in 1945 and reestablished on the Ulm model in the 1960s, Industrial Design at Auburn was one of the first established, and earliest National Association of Schools of Art and Design ( NASAD ) accredited programs in the nation. The studio-based curriculum focuses on teaching systematic approaches in the application of human-centered design. Today, faculty in SIGD form a cohesive body that fosters a close-knit relationship with students through hands-on collaborative projects with studios both in Auburn and Mobile. Balancing human needs, technical realities, and business intent, collaboration with industry partners has become a key component of the academic experience at Auburn. For the past two decades, the program has enjoyed success with industry collaborators that include: 3M, IBM, HP, Smucker’s, PlayCore, NASA, Emerson Tool Company, Microsoft, and the Smithsonian Institution. As a result, Auburn’s Industrial Design’s Graduate and Undergraduate programs have consistently ranked within the top 10 nationally.
For more information about the School of Industrial and Graphic Design, please visit http://cadc.auburn.edu/design
About Auburn
Established in 1856, Auburn University is listed as a top-tier Carnegie R1 institution and is one of the few land, sea, and space grant institutions in the nation. With a fall 2021 enrollment of 30,737, Auburn students represent all fifty states in the U.S. and more than 90 foreign countries.
Auburn University’s Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art and the new Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center offer world-class exhibitions and performances within the local community. The surrounding town of Auburn, Alabama boasts a wide range of public amenities, a highly-ranked public school system, has been rated among the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live in America’ by Money magazine in 2019 and one of the ‘South’s Best College Towns’ by Southern Living magazine. U.S. News and World Report also ranked Auburn as one of the top 50 public universities in the nation, as well as the top university in the state. Auburn is conveniently located along Interstate 85, 90-minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Shores beaches less than four hours away. Auburn University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes BCBS health insurance, retirement plans, as well as 50-percent undergraduate tuition waiver for spouses and dependents.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in industrial design, or equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field (e.g. product, interaction, or service design) from an accredited institution is required at the time employment begins. Individuals holding a PhD within allied fields are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Previous professional work experience and a combination of practice-based studio and lecture-based course experience in a post-secondary education environment are desired. Successful candidates will exhibit a capacity for the development of original creative work, highlighting strong visual communication skills and a mastery of design tools and processes, as well as an ability to conduct research in the areas of industrial design practice and/or education. Candidates with experience in teaching design research and planning methodologies and in UX/UI practice are of particular interest
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications to the position should include:
1) A letter of interest summarizing an area of teaching specialization and scholarly plan.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) A statement of teaching philosophy.
4) Three professional references including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
5) A PDF /web link portfolio with examples of professional or creative work or research.
6) A PDF /web link with samples of student work and course syllabi (if available).
Apply online at the follow URL :
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/26384
Any communication about this position should be sent to:
Industrial Design Faculty Search
School of Industrial and Graphic Design
207 Wallace Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Attn: Chris Arnold Interim Head, SIGD
arnolcj@auburn.edu
Review of applications shall begin December 8, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
Auburn University is understanding of sensitive to the family needs of faculty including dual-career couples. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/faculty
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
In accordance with Auburn University policy and applicable federal requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 by December 8, 2021, or by their first day of work, whichever is later. An individual is fully vaccinated two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine. The university will consider requests for medical or religious exemptions to the vaccine requirement in accordance with applicable law.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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- Will you have a Master's degree in Industrial Design, or
equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field, at the time
employment begins?
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Portfolio
- Other
- Teaching &/or Personal Work Portfolio (1)
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