Assistant Professor of Fundamentals of Design
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: College of Fine and Applied Arts - 265000
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in apparel, industrial, or interior design, or a related field such as architecture, graphic design, or design-based visual art. The terminal degree must be completed by the start date.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
- In-depth knowledge and experience with the Elements and Principles of Design as applied to both 2D and 3D design, skills in drawing, color theory, and 3D models, and in-depth skills in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in teaching; especially in cross-disciplinary, design-based, and introductory courses
- Evidence of effective curriculum development and commitment to teaching the fundamentals of design
- Evidence of or potential for producing and maintaining scholarly and/or creative work
- Evidence of or potential for service within the department, college, university community, and profession
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 15,000 square feet of prototyping labs, computer labs, and designated classrooms Applied Design's 16 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students in the department frequently win national and international awards. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading, developing and teaching introductory classes in the fundamentals of design sequence and for collaborating with other program directors served by the foundation courses. Participate in NASAD and CIDA accreditation. Actively engage in teaching and student development, scholarly and creative endeavors, and academic and professional service. Teaching load: four courses per semester (12 credit hours), with potential for one course release for productive scholarly and creative endeavors. There is also an opportunity to teach summer courses for additional compensation.
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/04/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/06/2024
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48568
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