Job TitlePart-Time InstructorRequisition NumberDU13531Department Name8N700:Product DesignWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$2,000 to $13,500Type of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
A terminal degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, User Experience, User Interface, or related field; exceptions may be made for applicants with outstanding professional design experience
Required Related Experience
Minimum of 1 year higher education teaching experience preferred.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Standing or sitting in a classroom environment.
Shift
Shift is dependent upon when the course is scheduled.
Job Summary
The Department of Product Design in the College of Design at the University of Kentucky is accepting applications for a Part-Time Instructor from individuals who are passionate about design education, its links to professional practice, and the application of design process to real-world problems. Applicants should also share the Product Design program’s commitment to making design education accessible to all students.
With a curriculum balancing physical and digital product development rooted in solid research, the advertised position is open to a range of disciplinary specializations or specific interests across the breadth of design process. While prior teaching experience in higher education is preferred, the Department also values the perspectives and insights professional experience brings to the educational environment. Successful candidates may be asked to teach lectures, studios, or other courses in the Product Design curriculum as program needs and candidate qualifications align. This is a teaching position with no expectation for research, though candidates may contribute to service efforts of the Department of Product Design.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply12/31/9999Our University Community
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