Professor of Design

Role Overview: As a senior design faculty member, you will be responsible for developing and teaching design courses across product, communication, and interior design disciplines. Your focus will be on creating studio-based learning experiences that combine practical skills with design theory and establishing industry partnerships for student projects and internships. Collaboration with design firms, technology companies, and community organizations is crucial in this role. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain an active design practice, conduct research in design methodologies, exhibit your work, and publish research findings. Interdisciplinary work is also a key aspect of this position, requiring you to partner with faculty in various fields to integrate design thinking across university programs and participate in cross-disciplinary research and teaching initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and teach design courses across product, communication, and interior design disciplines - Create studio-based learning experiences combining practical skills with design theory - Establish industry partnerships for student projects and internships - Maintain an active design practice and conduct research in design methodologies - Exhibit your work and publish research findings - Collaborate with design firms, technology companies, and community organizations - Lead student projects addressing real-world design challenges - Build and maintain professional networks in the design industry - Partner with faculty in various fields to integrate design thinking across university programs - Participate in cross-disciplinary research and teaching initiatives Qualifications Required: - Terminal degree in Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, or a related field - Strong professional design portfolio demonstrating excellence across multiple design areas - University-level teaching experience with studio-based methods - Published research or exhibited creative work - Proficiency in industry-standard design software Preferred Qualifications: - Professional design practice experience - Expertise in sustainable design or design for social impact - Experience with digital fabrication and emerging design technologies - International design experience - Community-engaged design background,