Design Lab Instructor

Position Details
Position Information Posting date 04/02/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129562
Position Title Design Lab Instructor
Hiring Range Minimum $83,500
Hiring Range Maximum $104,400
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule Location of Position Hanover NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. N/A
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose Support designcentered learning by providing technical guidance, prototyping support, and humancentered design mentorship for students and faculty. This role helps translate ideas into tangible prototypes while fostering iterative experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and responsible use of fabrication tools and technologies. The position also strengthens Dartmouth's maker and design community through cocurricular programming, peer mentorship, and stewardship of design resources. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Masters plus 35 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Ability to help a wide range of design learners, practitioners, and partners achieve their goals based on experience applying design methodologies in diverse disciplines and organizational settings, from startups to large corporations to higher education
Significant endtoend product management experience with 5 years of experience leading innovation, product, and/or design engineering teams using humancentered design and lean startup methods, learning and iterating on these experiences, with a proven track record of taking projects from concept to shipped products
Demonstrated experience coteaching design, technology, and innovation for audiences ranging from students to executives
Demonstrated expertise in adopting and applying emerging technologies, AI tools, digital fabrication tools, higher education and industry domains, and helping teams explore whether and how these tools may improve their work
Collaborative, teamoriented working style with strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to and experience supporting initiatives that support diversity
Strong aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity across diverse fields
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage complex, concurrent projects
Technical leadership experience in research, product development, or laboratory environments
Proven ability to establish objectives, develop strategic plans, and build client/external relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Master's degree in technical design discipline (Engineering, CS, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related technology field) and an educational or professional background in an additional field that complements design thinking Preferred Qualifications Interest in educational innovation and pedagogy
Ability to contribute to DIAD research efforts with graduate degree or equivalent portfolio of experience advanced maker experience building in technical or design discipline (mechanical, electrical, digital fabrication, etc) and published research in emerging technologies or design engineering
Background in product design, industrial design, mechanical or electrical engineering, or related fields
Demonstrated comfort working with students and faculty from diverse creative and technical fields and ability to make participants from diverse fields feel comfortable
Significant operational experience including managing teams and budgets
Advanced experience in a growing technical field such as applying AI/ML tools and applying emerging technology methodologies to physical and physicaldigital product design, mechanical engineering, media arts, and/or advanced maker experience Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Danielle Pierce
Department Contact Phone Number 6036463557
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Professor Beth Ames Eagle
Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes