Assistant Professor of Industrial Design
Where are the Black Designers? · Columbia, SC · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Contact: Laura Kissel, Co‑Chair of the Search Committee – kissel@mailbox.sc.edu
About the Role
The School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for two full‑time, nine‑month tenure‑track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Industrial Design, beginning August 16 2027. The university’s B.S.I.D. program will launch in Fall 2027 and will be housed in a new ~3,900 sq ft makerspace adjacent to the main SVAD building, with nearby wood and metal shops and a ceramics studio. These positions are part of a presidential hiring cluster that also includes a tenured Associate/Full Professor role as the inaugural head of the Industrial Design program.
Responsibilities
- Teach a 2/2 course load each semester.
- Maintain an active research agenda, including creative production.
- Participate in institutional service as required.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Industrial Design (MID), Master of Design (MDes) or equivalent, or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Industrial Design or a related discipline, or Ph.D. in Industrial Design or a closely related field.
- Degree must be completed prior to August 2027.