Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Product Design for Industrial Manufacturing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Product Design for Industrial Manufacturing

College/School/Unit: College of Fine Arts
Department: Department of Design
Posted: Oct 13, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled

Start of review process
January 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Starting Date
August 16, 2026

The Department of Design at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Product Design for Industrial Manufacturing. We are seeking candidates with a practice in the dynamic field of product design for industrial manufacturing. Candidates should also demonstrate innovative pedagogical approaches and have teaching experience at the university level. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. This position requires residency in or relocation to Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of three courses, each semester in industrial design, including but not limited to: product design, sustainable design, social design, interactive design, design engineering
• Actively participate in and support the functioning of the department through service work in selected committees, workgroups, and special projects
• Maintain professional activities (including creative practice) at a level that ensures connection with the current state of the field
• Participate in departmental, college, and university-wide meetings and events

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in design or relevant field
• Teaching experience, evidenced by a selection of student work
• Practice in product design for industrial manufacturing demonstrated through a portfolio of design work
• Working knowledge of Rhinoceros 3D, Keyshot, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work within a dynamic and complex work environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively within teams composed of members with different professional experiences and at varying stages of their careers

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Industrial Design (MID) or other terminal degree in Industrial Design or 3D Product Design
• A minimum two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Excellence in practice in product design for industrial manufacturing, demonstrated through significant professional achievements