Assistant Professor of Industrial Design
About the University
Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about 16,000 students. It is
recognized as the top public masters-granting university in the Pacific Northwest by US News & World Report. Over the last two annual
surveys of Great Colleges to Work For, the Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Western for the following categories: faculty
experience, shared governance, tenure clarity and teaching environment.
Western Washington University is located in scenic
Bellingham, Washington, a coastal town of about 100,000 residents nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades and the waters of the
Salish Sea. Recreational opportunities abound nearby, including biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and mountaineering. The city is
roughly 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, each with a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere
and home to many leading technology companies.
Western Washington University is committed to making continuous progress to
advance accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) so that all community members feel safe, supported, and included. To learn
more about Western’s ADEI initiatives, please visit https://www.wwu.edu/diversity.
About the Department
The Industrial Design
program, as one of the four programs within the Engineering and Design Department, is a NASAD accredited undergraduate degree. As stated in
the Department’s Mission, the programs in the Engineering and Design Department have a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship
that develops industry-ready graduates through a combination of creative problem-solving, skills development, and experiential learning.
Programs are all very hands-on, with students involved across the curricula with experiential and student-centered teaching and learning at
the heart of the teaching enterprise. Nearly all courses have a significant laboratory component to prepare students with the modern tools
and processes used in industry.
The Department and the College of Sciences and Engineering are committed to creating equitable
and inclusive learning and working environments for their students, faculty, and staff. Several faculty-led initiatives and committees focus
on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Student clubs such as the Society of Women Engineers, Society for
Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and Out in Science, are also vital to advancing inclusion within
the College.
The College of Sciences and Engineering and the Engineering and Design Department support Western’s mission, which
states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a
shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with
disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this
opportunity.
About the Position
Western Washington University (WWU) invites applications from
candidates for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position in Industrial Design (ID). The successful candidate is expected to be appointed
as an assistant professor with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2023. We seek individuals with teaching and research interests in
any field relevant to industrial design or product design.
The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship
that supports the Department’s Mission. Teaching responsibilities will include service courses for industrial design, as well as
advanced studio courses. Scholarship responsibilities will include developing and maintaining a relevant scholarship program that preferably
involves undergraduate researchers and partnerships with industry. It is expected that the person fulfills working, teaching, and mentoring
responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive environments for all students, faculty, and staff. This position offers a
unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and development of the program, which will include the development of new
curriculum, research areas, and laboratory facilities.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination
by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Salary
The successful candidate is expected to be appointed as an assistant professor, with an anticipated
starting salary of $80,000-$83,000. Relocation assistance may be available per University guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be
determined upon acceptance of the position. For 2022 Benefits Overview for Faculty Positions and Bargaining Unit, see full job posting at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=500143.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted through the “Apply” button on the full job
posting at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=500143, and must include the following six items. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
Closing Date Notes
Review of
applications will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
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