Instructor Industrial Design
Instructor Industrial Design
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$ 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
Job Description
The School of Design at Virginia Tech invites applications for a fulltime oneyear instructor position in Industrial Design. The successful candidates will have a Masters degree in Industrial Design or related discipline and a proven ability to teach at a university. Duties of each position include teaching a 2/2 course load of core Industrial Design courses and elective courses. Current topics of interest are history of design visual communication UX/UI; most courses can be categorized into theory design competencies professional practice and studio based courses. Individuals appointed as an instructor are focused on undergraduate education with minimal or no expectation for development of an independent program of research or scholarship. Additional responsibilities may include developing a peerassisted learning program developing or revising curricula or courses and other instructional duties.
The School of Design joins the School of Architecture the School of Visual Arts and the School of Performing Arts in comprising the College of Architecture Arts and Design (AAD) which launched in July 2022. Industrial Design has approximately 140 undergraduate majors and 8 faculty. Programmatic goals include a focus on environmental stewardship health and wellness technology and advanced manufacturing equity and community service. In this search we seek a colleague to help diversify perspectives on the design of products systems and services that will define our global future.
Required Qualifications
A terminal or professional degree (MS MA MFA MDes) in Design or related area completed by the appointment start date
Distinct capacity for teaching Industrial Design courses and/or significant professional experience
Demonstrated success in working with and promoting diversity and inclusion within an academic and/or professional environment
Preferred Qualifications
A broad understanding of contemporary and traditional art and design practice and theory relating to Industrial Design
A record of excellence in one or more of the following areas: history of design visual communication user experience and teaching studio based courses
Materials Submission
The following items must be included in the application:
- Cover letter addressing candidates proven experience and potential capacity to fulfill the duties and meet the preferred and required qualifications as listed above
- Current CV
- Portfolio including 1020 professional pieces.
- Optional: Student portfolio including 1020 pieces
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary range is $55000 $65000 per year
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 12 2025 review of applications will commence on this date and continue until position is filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Julie Weaver at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
