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

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

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA