Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer), Physical Product Design

• A terminal degree or its equivalent in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills that facilitate discussions and interactions beyond disciplinary boundaries.
• Ability to work with a range of design tools and processes, including digital tools and / or physical modeling and visualization. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino) and other relevant design tools is essential.
• Demonstrated record of design experience, with a portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects that demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience practicing design management and strategy, for example leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams (and ability to teach this).
• Knowledge of design thinking methodologies and user-centered design principles.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials selection for product development.
• For appointment at an associate professor (lecturer) rank, demonstrated record of teaching courses related to product design and innovation to university level students across year levels.
  

• Ability to span across disciplinary boundaries to see the relationship between making, theory, history, sustainability, and the non-human world.
• Ability to explore and integrate innovative technologies and alternative ways of making and crafting, including familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and tools using digital fabrication.
• An advanced degree (doctorate).
• Evidence of recognition of teaching and design achievements (e.g., awards).
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO, ASTM, or UL.
• Demonstrated record of research/creative activities in peer-reviewed exhibits, showcases, publications, etc.
• Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and review.
  

• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application including statements of pedagogical and research/creative objectives.
• A website link with portfolio and/or a 20 page (max) design portfolio (20 MB limit submitted as pdf with examples of design and / or teaching and / or scholarly work).
• A list of three references (with phone numbers, mailing and e-mail addresses).
  

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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• A curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application including statements of pedagogical and research/creative objectives.
• A website link with portfolio and/or a 20 page (max) design portfolio (20 MB limit submitted as pdf with examples of design and / or teaching and / or scholarly work).
• A list of three references (with phone numbers, mailing and e-mail addresses).