Job Title
Assistant Professor

Posting Number
P0777F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

College of Architecture, Design and Construction ( CADC )
School of Industrial and Graphic Design ( SIGD )
Assistant Professor of Industrial Design (tenure tack)

The School of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University is seeking TWO tenure-track faculty members to aid in leading new initiatives within the intersections of product design and UX/UI. The ideal candidate should have both a passion for teaching design as well as a clear, research agenda. In addition, both faculty members may be asked to support the college's efforts in establishing research programs within assistive tech and healthcare.

The School of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University invites qualified individuals to apply for the faculty position in Industrial Design. Both appointments will be made at the tenure-track assistant professor level, to begin August 16, 2017. Qualifications required for these appointments include a master's degree in industrial design, or equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field (e.g. product, interaction, or service design) from an accredited institution. Individuals holding a PhD, within closely-related fields are also encouraged to apply.

Previous professional work experience, and/or a combination of practice-based studio and lecture-based course experience in a post-secondary education environment are desired. Successful candidates will exhibit a capacity for the development of original creative work, highlighting strong visual communication skills and a mastery of design tools and processes, as well as an ability to conduct research in the areas of industrial design practice and/or education. Both positions will teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate program levels, and participate in program, school, college and university level activities, including: research, outreach, and broadly based administrative and committee responsibilities building connections across academic, professional and public spheres.

Application to each position should include 1) letter of application summarizing the candidate's interest and qualifications; 2) a one page statement of philosophy regarding teaching and creative work; 3) curriculum vita; 4) three professional references including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address; 5) portfolio / web site link exhibiting creative work; and 6) samples of student work and course syllabi (if available).

Review of applications shall begin January 18, 2017, and will continue until both positions are filled. The selected candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the employment date and must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

For more information about the School of Industrial and Graphic Design, please visit http://cadc.auburn.edu/design

Auburn University is an EEO /Vet/Disability Employer.

Established in 1856, Auburn University is one of the few land, sea, and space grant institutions in the nation. Enrollment in the Fall semester of 2015 stood at 27,287 representing students from all fifty states in the U.S. and more than 90 foreign countries. The surrounding town of Auburn, Alabama boasts a wide range of public amenities, a highly-ranked public school system, has been named as one of the "Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S" by US News & World Report, and one of the "10 Best College Towns in America" by Yahoo Travel.

The School of Industrial and Graphic Design is an independent unit housed within the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Begun in 1945 and reestablished on the Ulm model in the 1960s, Industrial Design at Auburn was one of the first established, and earliest National Association of Schools of Art and Design ( NASAD ) accredited programs in the nation. Balancing human needs, technical realities, and business interests, industry collaboration is a key part of the academic experience. Over nearly 20 years, the program has enjoyed success with industry collaborators including: 3M, IBM , Frigidaire, NASA , the U.S. Department of Energy, Emerson Tool Company and the Smithsonian Institution. As a result, DesignIntelligence has consistently ranked Auburn's Industrial Design's Graduate and Undergraduate programs within the top 10 nationally.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications required for these appointments include a master's degree in industrial design, or equivalent terminal degree in a closely related field (e.g. product, interaction, or service design) from an accredited institution. Individuals holding a PhD, within closely-related fields are also encouraged to apply.
The selected candidates must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the employment date and must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Previous professional work experience, and/or a combination of practice-based studio and lecture-based course experience in a post-secondary education environment are desired. Successful candidates will exhibit a capacity for the development of original creative work, highlighting strong visual communication skills and a mastery of design tools and processes, as well as an ability to conduct research in the areas of industrial design practice and/or education. Both positions will teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate program levels, and participate in program, school, college and university level activities, including: research, outreach, and broadly based administrative and committee responsibilities building connections across academic, professional and public spheres.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application to each position should include 1) letter of application summarizing the candidate's interest and qualifications; 2) a one page statement of philosophy regarding teaching and creative work; 3) curriculum vita; 4) three professional references including name, address, phone number, and e-mail address; 5) portfolio / web site link exhibiting creative work; and 6) samples of student work and course syllabi (if available).

Review of applications shall begin January 18, 2017, and will continue until both positions are filled.



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