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Job Description
The School of Industrial and Graphic Design (SIGD) at Auburn University seeks qualified individuals to serve as a Lecturer of Industrial Design to lead teaching and research initiatives in support of SIGD’s Futures Studio based in Mobile, Alabama. This 3-year academic
appointment (typically 70% teaching, 25% admin/operations, 5% service), is set to begin
August 16, 2022, and may be potentially renewable dependent upon future conditions.
Qualifications for this appointment include a) an earned terminal degree in industrial design or closely aligned field at the time employment begins b) the ability to teach studios and lectures in the disciplines of product design, experience/service design, or a strategically related field, c) the experience or proven ability to coordinate logistics of the Mobile Futures Studio program. Successful candidates will have the capacity to lead creative design teams of
students and professionals to grow collaborative programs between SIGD and organizations within the Gulf region. In addition to teaching and managing studios within the undergraduate program (B.IND) in Mobile, this position may also contribute remotely to other design coursework held on the Auburn University main campus.
The Mobile Futures Studio
Launched in the fall of 2017, the Mobile Futures Studio is an educational venture developed to partner with and advance the vision of the city, local businesses, and organizations within the Gulf region. As a tangible example of the land-grant mission of Auburn University, the Futures Studio is uniquely positioned to become an innovation catalyst in the economic development of the Mobile area with faculty and students working on a diverse portfolio of design projects each semester. Studio workspaces and fabrication facilities are housed within the Alabama Contemporary Art Center in the heart of historic downtown Mobile, Alabama with student residences located only a few blocks away.
Blending relaxed coastal living with a hip vibe, Mobile boasts a vibrant arts community that supports a variety of attractions such as the Mobile Museum of Art, the Saenger Theater, and Mobile Symphony. With Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Shores beaches less than an hour away, the city of Mobile is poised for growth as the ninth largest port in the U.S. with key industries in aviation, aerospace, chemical, shipbuilding, and steel manufacturing.
Application Details
Applications to the position should include:
1) A letter of interest summarizing an area of teaching specialization.
2) A detailed 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).
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
Review of applications shall begin February 18, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
