Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Product Design Faculty: Tenure Track
Posting Summary: DREXEL UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position for a Product Designer/Industrial Designer at the rank of Assistant/ Associate Professor.
The ideal candidate will provide a leadership role in the development of a new Product Design Program and will develop curricula to support this interdisciplinary initiative within the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. The candidate may ultimately provide administrative services as Program Director for a new Product Design major. Product Design curricula should provide a solid foundation in the design, marketing, and production of innovative manufactured goods with a strong emphasis on sophisticated contemporary design and visual arts aesthetics.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Masters degree or PhD in Industrial/Product Design and be expert in current professional practices with a demonstrated track record of nationally recognized professional achievement. Candidates should have expert knowledge of relevant digital media, a solid background in design history, and comprehensive understanding of critical thinking and problem solving in the design arts. The successful candidate should also possess a commitment to interdisciplinary work, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level is required.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to work closely with the faculty of our Architecture, Design and Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Fashion Design programs as well as colleagues from the Colleges of Business and Engineering. The applicant will be required to teach existing and/or new coursework for our design curriculum until the new Product Design major has been implemented. Additional responsibilities include student advising, committee work, service to the department, and continued development in the area of expertise through funded research, scholarly publication or professional practice.
Start Date: 09/01/08
Application Procedures: To apply online, please visit drexeljobs.com and search for Tenure Track Faculty- Product Design. Please include a website address where the committee can review your professional work, or send a CD with work samples by mail.
Candidates should provide the following documentation:
A letter of application addressing qualifications and duties specified above, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, 20 images of current work and 20 images of student work on a Mac format CD and any recent articles or publications. Materials submitted by mail should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2008, or until the position is filled.
Applications, required documentation and requests for information should be addressed to:
- Product Design Search Committee
- Media Arts Department
- Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
- Drexel University
- 33rd and Market Sts
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
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