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University of Utah Financial Services · 3 weeks ago

Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer), Physical Product Design

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The University of Utah is seeking a full-time assistant or associate professor in design, specializing in physical product design. The role involves teaching and guiding students in the design and development of tangible products, emphasizing human-centered design principles and innovation.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Teaching courses related to product design and innovation to university level students across year levels

Guiding students in creating innovative and meaningful physical products

Engaging in scholarship and creative activity within the Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design

Integrating artistic, technical, and theoretical frameworks to foster a comprehensive design education

Qualification

Physical product designHuman-centered designCAD softwareDesign managementDesign thinking methodologiesManufacturing processesCurriculum designCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

A terminal degree or its equivalent in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field

Excellent communication skills that facilitate discussions and interactions beyond disciplinary boundaries

Ability to work with a range of design tools and processes, including digital tools and / or physical modeling and visualization

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino) and other relevant design tools is essential

Demonstrated record of design experience, with a portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects that demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

Experience practicing design management and strategy, for example leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams (and ability to teach this)

Knowledge of design thinking methodologies and user-centered design principles

Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials selection for product development

For appointment at an associate professor (lecturer) rank, demonstrated record of teaching courses related to product design and innovation to university level students across year levels

Preferred

Ability to span across disciplinary boundaries to see the relationship between making, theory, history, sustainability, and the non-human world

Ability to explore and integrate innovative technologies and alternative ways of making and crafting, including familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and tools using digital fabrication

An advanced degree (doctorate)

Evidence of recognition of teaching and design achievements (e.g., awards)

Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO, ASTM, or UL

Demonstrated record of research/creative activities in peer-reviewed exhibits, showcases, publications, etc

Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and review