Open position at UIC, School of Art and Design

Open position at UIC, School of Art and Design

University of Illinois
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Full-Time Tenure-Track
Associate/Assistant Professor in Industrial Design

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a leading public research institution located in one of the world’s great cities. The School of Art and Design seeks outstanding candidates engaged in education, professional practice, and creative/academic research in consideration of a leadership role in our growing industrial design department, with an appointment beginning in August 2009.

Ideal candidates will have an exceptional professional/academic background, interest in shaping the program’s research/educational vision, and strong technical skills. In addition, candidates should have an interest in interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research. Responsibilities will include significant involvement in the UIC Innovation Center; a new collaborative education and research space that focuses on cross-functional new product development with industry partners. Other responsibilities include undergraduate, and graduate studio courses, a role in curriculum development, committee service and student advising.

MID, MA, MFA, MDES, or equivalent required. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. College level teaching experience required.

Complete applications must include:

CalArts
M.I.T. Program in Art, Culture and Technology
Royal Institute of Art Stockholm
School of Visual Arts
Yale
Hartford MFA