Assistant Professor, 12 Month FTT - Design Thinking
Assistant Professor, 12 Month FTT - Design Thinking
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Title: Assistant Professor 12 Month FTT - Design Thinking
Application Review Date:07/28/2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Online MFA in Design Thinking Faculty: Full-Time Temporary. Available August 2025. Required to be on campus 3 days a week (minimum) during academic year possibility negotiable. Department of Design- MFA in Design Thinking Department of Design- MFA in Design Thinking. Some undergraduate teaching may be required.
Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic cultural human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 75 bachelors degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 masters programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 19 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-masters certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference Radford University competes in 16 mens and womens varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement leadership development and community addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford Virginia Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1000 students living and learning in Roanoke Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming outreach and service.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Masters degree in Instructional Technology Industrial Design UX Business Design or other related fields required with professional experience or licensure. Terminal degree and/or PhD preferred. Interior Design background preferred. Documented online teaching expertise and experience preferred. Professional certification and/or scholarship in ones area of expertise and professional practice desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Documented online teaching expertise and experience preferred. Professional certification and scholarship in ones area of expertise and professional practice desirable. Progress toward terminal degree and/or PhD preferred. Interior Design background preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must submit the following: A current resume or curriculum vitae and a list of three references with names addresses (including email) and telephone numbers a 250-word statement on your philosophy of design thinking. Official transcripts will be required before final appointment offer.
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Teaching & Research Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:M-F 8:00 -5:00 some evening evenings and weekends
Employee Classification: Assistant Professor 12 Month
Department: Design Thinking
Salary:Commensurate with experience.
Department Contact Name: Holly Cline
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Employment Type
Full Time
