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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (Job ID #17869)
The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin – Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Industrial Design, commencing August 2022. This is a tenure-track, 9-month academic year position.
This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer: Industrial Design (Job ID 17870). Vacancy will be filled with either one (1) Assistant Professor or one (1) Lecturer. More information below in the How to Apply section.
QUALIFICATIONS (Assistant Professor)
Minimum / Required
• Terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., etc.) in an area of expertise relevant to Industrial Design
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Two years professional Industrial Design experience
Highly Desired
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues and techniques as they relate to Industrial Design
• Creative and artistic excellence as demonstrated in professional level accomplishments in the field of Industrial Design
• Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Strong evidence of technical skills including design drawing and presentation, knowledge of 3D software including Solidworks and/or Rhino, model making, and 3D digital fabrication processes
RESPONSIBILITIES
Share in leadership in BFA in Industrial Design. Teach studio lab courses each semester, following NASAD guidelines, that may include beginning, intermediate, and advanced industrial design classes, including the MFA graduate program; as well as other studio lab courses that support the major. Other responsibilities include:
• Provide service for the department, school, college, and university
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. Attend department, school, and university meetings
• Actively participate in department, school, and university committees
• Demonstrate organizational skills, collegiality, and the potential for future leadership in the Industrial Design program
• Participate in the laptop teaching and learning environment
• Provide technical teaching in both analog and digital skills.
• Engage in professional creative research and scholarly activity
• Maintain office hours and a healthy and safe classroom environment
• Pursue external funding
• Collaborate with the Program Director for Industrial Design to develop new / revised curriculum, as required
• Perform other duties as designated by Department Chair
HOW TO APPLY
This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with Job #17870; please note only one (1) vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Art & Design to consider candidates with a different set of credentials for this particular vacancy.
• Applicants who wish to be considered for the faculty, tenure-track position need to apply to:
o Assistant Professor: Industrial Design (Job ID 17869) via: https://jobs.uwstout.edu/assistant-professor-industrial-design-job-id-17869/job/18143356
• Applicants who wish to be considered for the lecturer, academic staff position need to apply to:
o Lecturer: Industrial Design (Job ID 17870 ) via: https://jobs.uwstout.edu/lecturer-industrial-design-job-id-17870/job/18143357
To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by January 10th, 2022. Applications submitted after January 10th may be reviewed until the position is filled.
Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
Required application materials:
1. Cover letter: Speak to the Minimum and Highly Desired Qualifications for this position as listed above.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references
4. Unofficial copies of transcripts including documentation that illustrates a terminal degree
5. Professional Portfolio: A multi-page PDF document including 10-20 samples of professional work and a media list with brief written descriptions of work and software used. Total PDF size should be no more than 20 MB. Please include a link to an online portfolio of professional work.
6. Evidence of Teaching Experience: A multi-page PDF document including 10-20 samples of your students’ work and a media list with brief written descriptions of work and software used. Total PDF size should be no more than 20 MB. Please include a link to an online portfolio of student work. In addition to providing student examples, please provide a statement of teaching philosophy.
7. Inclusivity Statement: Equity, diversity and inclusion are important to the mission of UW-Stout. Write a separate one-page or less statement demonstrating your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that supports students’ success.
Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual’s disability.
For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Chair: Jennifer Astwood
Professor, Department of Design
Phone: 715-232-3699
Email: [email protected]
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Mary Jo Pittman
Academic Department Associate, School of Art & Design
Phone: 715-232-1097
Email: [email protected]
