Assistant/Associate Professor - Industrial Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design Assistant/Associate Professor - Industrial Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure-track/tenure Industrial Design faculty position in the top-ranked Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The primary mission of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is the creation of a better cultural and design environment. The School of Design’s role in advancing that mission is to prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be responsible professionals and citizens in a complex and evolving world. The Industrial Design program is continually ranked among the highest in the world and is part of a tier-one research university. This academic tradition continually produces exceptionally talented/motivated undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants will find that our university’s centers of excellence, including the recently established 1819 Innovation Hub and Digital Futures Center, have many opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• One year of industry experience in the field of Industrial Design or a related field.
• For Associate Professor level, 5 academic years of university-level teaching experience in the field of Industrial Design or a related field post-qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at the undergraduate level and potentially in the Master of Design program.
• Maintaining an active research agenda/creative practice.
• Serving on various School, College and/or University committees.
• Developing and delivering course content, project supervision, and skill-based demonstrations.
• Conducting and publishing research in Industrial Design or related fields.
• Providing leadership in bridging the theory and practice of Industrial Design.
• Mentoring faculty and/or students.
• Evaluating student coursework and advising students.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
• Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree