Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice, or Assistant Teaching Professor - Industrial Design

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The Department of Industrial Design, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a term faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor of Practice, and/or Assistant Teaching Professor. The department is seeking to fill one full-time position; however, we are open to considering alternative staffing arrangements. This position may be filled as a single full-time appointment or as multiple part-time appointments, depending on the skills, availability, and interest of qualified candidates. If you are interested in part-time work, we encourage you to apply and indicate your preferred work schedule in your application materials. The initial appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16, 2025, and the initial length of the appointment will be determined by departmental needs, but will not exceed an initial appointment length of one academic year (May 15, 2026), with the possibility of renewal.

Design faculty members are designated educators who support the comprehensive mix of accredited and nationally ranked degree programs within the College of Design. Our faculty help educate our students to become successful designers, planners, artists, and scholars who enhance human experience and improve the natural, social, and built environments.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate level courses in Industrial Design. Courses may include, but are not limited to, industrial design studios, design strategy, disruptive innovation, design thinking, design methods, design history, visualization and sketching, and Computer Aided Design. An ideal candidate will have experience in studio based teaching pedagogy and how it relates to the profession of industrial design. Managing studio projects and lecture courses is the primary responsibility.

The Department of Industrial Design is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenships within the department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Lecturer rank: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design, or equivalent professional degree in a related field.

• Assistant Teaching Professor rank: Terminal degree such as Master of Industrial Design, Master of Fine Arts or PhD in a related field.

• Assistant Professor of Practice rank: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Design and 5 years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Industrial Design.

• Documented teaching experience in a design studio environment

• Experience with online instruction

• Professional experience in Industrial Design or a related field

Department/Program & College Description: Industrial design results in products, systems or services that meet a specified commercial objective. The discipline requires human sensitivity, artistic sensibility, technical competence and business acumen.

Industrial designers help create the objects that people use everyday: toothbrushes, telephones, computers and cars. Whether developing simple products or complex systems, industrial designers are required to understand user needs, assess technical feasibility, and evaluate commercial viability.

Students are able to explore all levels of fidelity in model making and prototyping from traditional shaping tools like saws and sanders to more advanced visualization tools like laser cutting and rapid prototyping.

Degree programs include undergraduate Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) and Master of Industrial Design (MID) degree programs are both accredited by National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).

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For more information about our departments programs, see www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/industrial-design/

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications should be received by June 15, 2025 to receive full consideration. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition R16927.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1. Letter of application that briefly discusses the desired employment status (full-time or part-time) and how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications

2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information

4. Teaching and/or Professional Portfolio, if relevant (up to 5MB)

Direct questions to Akshay Sharma (akshays@iastate.edu).

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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