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Coroflot

Assistant Professor of Industrial Design

Coroflot, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601


The undergraduate and graduate Industrial Design programs are positioned in the Department of Graphic Design and Industrial Design, along with the Graphic and Experience Design undergraduate and graduate programs, within the College of Design at North Carolina State University. The College of Design employs a selective admissions process, and entering students consistently rank at the top of academic achievement at NC State University. Additionally, the College of Design graduation rate is consistently among the highest at NC State.

The Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) and Master of Industrial Design (MID) programs take a human-centered approach to the design and development of products and systems. They utilize empathetic research methodologies and visualization strategies to tackle complex design challenges.

The Industrial Design Program in the College of Design at North Carolina State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Industrial Design. We seek candidates with a strong emphasis on 2D and 3D technology for Industrial Design visualization, prototyping, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will excel in rapid product visualization and prototyping, digital manufacturing, smart products, and/or connected devices. Candidates should be interested in advancing the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools within the design, development, and realization of products and systems. They will be responsible for establishing a research agenda, actively pursuing interdisciplinary and industry collaborations, generating scholarly work, and demonstrating potential in securing funding for graduate students.

The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students in the Industrial Design Program. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, active participation in recruitment efforts, and engagement in service to the program, college, university, community, and profession.

Essential Duties:

Teach 18 credits per year (comprised of 6-credit studios and 3-credit courses) in the BID and/or MID programsDevelop and maintain an active and significant research recordParticipate in BID and MID admissionsAdvise BID studentsAdvise MID students as chair or member on final project committeesParticipate in MID reviewsDevelop curriculum with program faculty

Other Responsibilities:

Serve on the program, department, college, and university committeesParticipate in select outreach activitiesParticipate in open-house eventsEngage with BID and MID alumni

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