"Professor of Practice in Design"

Job Details

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Design Program at the rank of Professor of Practice. We seek candidates to join our interdisciplinary team with the capacity to teach in their area of specialization, as well as contribute to coursework across multiple design disciplines.
While preference will be given to candidates with expertise in industrial design with a strong foundation in graphic design, all applicants who can advance design pedagogy and critical discourse are encouraged to apply. In addition to demonstrated excellence in studio teaching and creative practice, ideal applicants will bring an interdisciplinary approach to a program that emphasizes both digital and analog fabrication, creative problem-solving, and synergies between traditional design disciplines.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For questions about the Design program and/or this position, please contact the search committee chair: Tiffany Lin, Design Program Director (tlin@tulane.edu).

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Candidates should have a terminal degree in Design (MFA) or equivalent industry experience. A minimum of one-year teaching experience with design research and innovative curriculum development is desirable. Faculty members at TuSABE are expected to teach studios, lectures, and seminar courses; work with faculty colleagues, the dean, and other departments at Tulane to develop curriculum; contribute to cross-disciplinary research initiatives; and engage in service through a range of academic committees. Please reference the Tulane Faculty Handbook for a description of faculty positions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the position, please submit the following documentation in a PDF format through Interfolio*:
1. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
2. Letter of Interest
3. Research statement, sample projects and/or creative work. (*20-pages max.)
4. Teaching statement and samples of teaching materials (e.g. course syllabi, sample student work). (*20-pages max.)
5. Contact information for three (3) references. Only candidates who reach the final stage of the interview process will have their references contacted.
* Please follow the application website guidelines for maximum upload file size
The search committee will commence its review of applications on December 1st, 2025.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.