Teaching Faculty in Human-Centered Design Fundamentals

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The Design Studies Department in the School of Human Ecology (SoHE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for an open-rank, renewable, non-tenure-track Teaching Faculty position. Rank will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s professional and teaching experience. More information about Teaching Faculty rank (I, II, or III) is available here: https://kb.wisc.edu/sohe/130059

Reporting to the Chair of Design Studies, the Teaching Faculty member will have instructional (80%) and programmatic (20%) responsibilities. The position carries no research expectations and typically involves teaching four courses per semester (12 credits per semester; 24 credits annually).

The successful candidate will teach foundational 2D design courses and contribute to the broad human-centered design curriculum. Depending on the candidate’s professional expertise, these courses may include design thinking fundamentals as well as more advanced offerings drawing from professional practices such as service design, experience design, exhibition and museum design, brand experience design, environmental graphic and wayfinding design, strategic design, systems-oriented design, or related forms of human-centered design practice.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses; preparing syllabi, learning objectives, and instructional materials; creating and assessing student assignments and projects; maintaining office hours; and supporting student learning and success. The successful candidate will bring both university-level teaching and professional design experience to inform applied design education.

The successful candidates will be expected to maintain and continuously improve teaching effectiveness and remain flexible in meeting evolving departmental and program needs. Additional summer teaching opportunities, with separate compensation, may be available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

Design career development initiatives to help students with internships and career readiness

Develop relationships with community and industry partners to build a network of employers and other stakeholders to facilitate career opportunities for students and build the reputation of the program

Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

Department: Design Studies Department

Compensation: Negotiable, 9-month

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications: The Teaching Faculty rank (I, II, or III) will be commensurate with professional and teaching experience.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• •Previous teaching experience or transferable professional experience, with demonstrated potential to excel in higher education
• •Professional experience in art, design, or a closely related field
• •Knowledge of human-centered design processes
• •Strong visual communication and 2D design skills
• •Experience facilitating critique, co-design, workshops, or other collaborative design activities
• •Ability to communicate design concepts, processes, and rationale effectively to diverse audiences
• •Familiarity with contemporary digital design tools and professional workflows
• •Evidence of creativity, innovation, sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism
• •Ability to work effectively and collegially within a diverse academic community

Preferred Qualifications:

• •University-level studio or design teaching experience
• •Professional experience in one or more areas of human-centered design practice, such as communication design, service design, experience design, exhibition or museum design, environmental graphic design, brand experience design, or related fields

Education: A master’s degree in design or a closely related field is required. Relevant fields may include graphic or communication design, service design, interaction or experience design, architecture, or art.

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To apply for this position, you will need to upload 1) a cover letter and 2) a resume that relates to this position. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above. Additional application materials may be requested at later stages in the recruitment process.

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In addition, you may be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references willing to be contacted for reference checks at a later date.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including sponsorship transfers and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need for an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This is an ongoing position that requires continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

• Contact Information: Dana Clay, dclay3@wisc.edu
• Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Additional Information:

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN STUDIES: Design Studies focuses on the production, process, and impact of design. Through scholarship, analysis, curriculum, and outreach, we advocate design as an encompassing discipline central to every aspect of life. We emphasize and promote a multi-disciplinary, global approach to design, and we value connections with other campus, community, and professional programs, both nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant community that approaches design through a broad range of disciplinary and practice-based approaches and supports undergraduate (Textile and Fashion Design; Interior Architecture; Design, Innovation, and Society) and graduate programs (MFA, PhD, and Master of Design + Innovation). Department of Design Studies

SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY : The mission of the School of Human Ecology is to understand the complex relationships and interdependence among individuals, groups, and families, and to focus on quality-of-life issues through research, creative innovation, education, and outreach. The School has four academic departments (Civil Society and Community Studies, Consumer Science, Design Studies, and Human Development & Family Studies) with a collective enrollment of 2,175 undergraduate students and 100+ graduate students. So