Associate Professor/Associate Teaching Professor � Design

Illinois Institute of Technology•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Institute of Technology's School of Design and Society is seeking to fill a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Associate Teaching Professor of Design. This role can be either tenure-track or non-tenure-track, with the final determination based on the candidate's qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of undergraduate design courses, studios, and project-based learning experiences. Additionally, they will contribute to curriculum development and foster interdisciplinary design education throughout the university. The Design Futures program within the School of Design and Society focuses on human-centered design, systems thinking, and architectural innovation to prepare students for shaping resilient, equitable, and future-ready environments, organizations, and communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and significant professional design experience.
Demonstrated expertise in design education, professional design practice, or a closely related field.
Ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate design courses and project-based learning experiences.
Experience or demonstrated ability to teach in interdisciplinary and collaborative educational environments.
Knowledge of human-centered design, systems thinking, project-based learning, or related design methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum and instructional development.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Nice To Haves

Previous college or university teaching experience.
Significant professional experience in design or a related field.
Experience developing undergraduate curricula, courses, studios, or instructional programs.
Experience with interdisciplinary or project-based education.
Expertise in human-centered design, systems thinking, design research, innovation, emerging technologies, or related contemporary design practices.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and student learning.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate design courses, studios, and project-based learning experiences.
Teach courses that support the current Design curriculum as well as broader university core and interdisciplinary curricular needs.
Contribute to the continued development and implementation of the undergraduate design curriculum, including Design+ programs and courses.
Support interdisciplinary project-based education through human-centered design, systems thinking, and related design methodologies.
Contribute expertise relevant to the design context of the Interprofessional Projects Program (IPRO), including the development and standardization of methodologies supporting the continued evolution of the IPRO curriculum.
Develop instructional materials, online modules, and courses as appropriate.
Mentor and advise students in academic, project-based, and professional development activities.
Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders on curriculum development, program initiatives, and interdisciplinary educational opportunities.
Contribute to the continued development of externally engaged design initiatives, including Action Labs and related programs.
Participate in appropriate school and university service activities.