An Industrial Designer designs products for companies and creates design ideas for products that are functional and visually appealing. Creates designs for product packaging or exhibits, or contributes graphic design work for industrial design projects. Creates new product designs or works to improve existing products, including consumer or industrial products.
Industrial Design Faculty Associate Arizona State University - 4.2 Tempe, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in industrial design Industrial design Full Job Description Location Tempe Campus Open Date Jul 07, 2026 Description The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU invites applications for part-time Industrial Design Faculty Associate appointments for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 to teach undergraduate courses. Specializations may include sketching, prototyping, desgin research, industrial manufacturing and technology, user experience, human factors and ergonimics, product branding, design management, product design principles and design methodologies. The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. Faculty Associates positions are one semester, non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding and sufficient enrollment. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. Individuals employed as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Faculty Associate assignments are paid $1,500-$2,000 per credit hour, depending on the component, over the length of the session.
Anticipated start date is:
Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Session A, B, or C Essential Duties:
Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, exercises, and critiques. Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback. Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums. Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants). Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person, online, or hybrid.
Working Environment:
The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses: Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting, subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, and facilitating classroom activities Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds Occasional activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts Clearly communicate to perform essential functions Regular use of standard office equipment, including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals
Department Statement:
For more about the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit: http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/. Or about The Design School, visit: https://design.asu.edu/about
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design At least two (2) years of professional Industrial Design experience
Desired Qualifications:
Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Demonstrated knowledge of design methodologies and professional practice. Application Instructions This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit the following electronically via
Interfolio:
Cover Letter of Application Resume Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number- DO
NOT USE CURRENT ASU EMPLOYEES
) The applicant's legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Mauricio Mejía, and/or Scott Reeves, The application deadline is 12/7/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated. Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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