Associate or Assistant Professor, Design Thinking (12 Month)

Radford University • Radford, VA

2d • $85,000 - $101,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Radford University is hiring a tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor to teach in its completely online MFA in Design Thinking program, with some in-person undergraduate teaching in Design or Fashion Merchandising. Teaching areas may include Environment Behavior, Design Thinking, Advanced Design Studios, Teaming, Design Management, Innovation and Creativity, and Master’s Thesis Instruction. The position requires demonstrating innovative approaches to teaching online and carrying one or two in-person undergraduate teaching assignments.

Non-teaching responsibilities include recruiting for the program; developing and implementing workshops; creating sponsored studios and corporate collaborations; and marketing and promoting the Design Thinking MFA and certificate program nationally and internationally. Responsibilities will grow as the program develops. Travel is expected for recruitment and professional development, and the position requires on-campus interaction and availability three times per week. On-campus responsibilities may be accommodated within a three-day-per-week schedule.

The Design Thinking Program is fully online and offers a 15-credit certificate and a 60-credit terminal MFA. It serves designers and non-designers and covers the creative process, creative cognition and environment behavior theories, team development, design management, interactive methodologies, and research methodologies. Radford University provides state-of-the-art computer labs and maker spaces.

The position is a 12-month appointment with a 40-hour workweek. Salary is $85,000–$101,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and rank. The position is not grant-funded, is not restricted, and is not 100% telework.

Requirements

• A terminal degree and/or MFA, MArch, or PhD in the discipline is required.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Industrial Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Business ownership and oversight, UX, Business, Design, or another related field, combined with professional experience or licensure that would count as the equivalent of a terminal degree under the university handbook, is acceptable.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a 250-word statement on philosophy of design thinking.
• Provide names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references.
• Submit a course syllabus sample with at least three assignments.
• Submit a portfolio of professional and student work; for professional work, indicate the extent of involvement, and for student work, provide work level and software programs used when appropriate.
• Finalists must provide official transcripts before the interview.

Nice To Haves

• Design practice background.
• Documented online teaching expertise and experience.
• Professional certification and/or scholarship in the candidate’s area of expertise and professional practice.
• Design Merchandising background.
• Fashion Business Ownership.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the completely online MFA in Design Thinking program.
• Teach some in-person undergraduate classes in Design or Fashion Merchandising, including one or two undergraduate teaching assignments.
• Teach in areas that may include Environment Behavior, Design Thinking, Advanced Design Studios, Teaming, Design Management, Innovation and Creativity, and Master’s Thesis Instruction.
• Recruit students for the program.
• Develop and implement workshops.
• Create sponsored studios and corporate collaborations.
• Market and promote the Design Thinking MFA and certificate program nationally and internationally.
• Travel for recruitment and professional development.
• Maintain on-campus interactions and availability three times per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior