Teaching Assistant Professor of Design Foundations

Teaching Assistant Professor of Design Foundations

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Applied Design - 265310

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree such as an MFA in art or design.

Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

In-depth knowledge and experience with the Elements and Principles of Design as applied to both 2D and 3D design, skills in drawing, color theory, 3D practices and spatial/ form based exploration. In-depth skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially as applied to design (Apparel, Industrial and Interior).

Experience in teaching; especially in cross-disciplinary introductory courses.

Experience with critique-based pedagogy and facilitating group discussions.

Experience supporting diverse student populations in introductory level courses.

Evidence of effective curriculum development and commitment to teaching the fundamentals of design.

Evidence of scholarly and/or creative work.

Evidence of or potential for service within the department, college, university community, and profession.

License/Certification Required: N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Applied Design, offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping studios, computer labs and designated classrooms. Applied Design's 16 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for teaching introductory classes in the fundamentals of design sequence and for collaborating with other instructors in the foundations program. The classes in this area serve students in Interior Design, Industrial Design, and Apparel Design and Merchandising. The courses may include but are not limited to: Visual Literacy 1 (2D); Visual Literacy 2 (3D); and Digital Design.

Collaborate with faculty in a coordinated, mutli-section program including shared curriculum development, alignment of learning outcomes and contents and participation in program development.

Teaching load: four courses per semester (12 credit hours). There is also an opportunity to teach summer courses for additional compensation.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/10/2026

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/15/2026