Industrial Design Faculty Associate

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU invites applications for part-time Industrial Design Faculty Associate appointments for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 to teach undergraduate courses. Specializations may include sketching, prototyping, design research, industrial manufacturing and technology, user experience, human factors and ergonomics, product branding, design management, product design principles and design methodologies. The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. Faculty Associates positions are one semester, non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. Individuals employed as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Faculty Associate assignments are paid $1,500-$2,000 per credit hour, depending on the component, over the length of the session.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design
• At least two (2) years of professional Industrial Design experience

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design methodologies and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, exercises, and critiques.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback.
• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants).
• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person, online, or hybrid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level