Job Description

DescriptionThe , Design Studies (comprising Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design) invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor at the rank of Assistant or Associate Lecturer. We seek a colleague with experience in Interdisciplinary Design-bridging UI/UX, Service Design, and other interdisciplinary design practices-and in Design Fundamentals (first-year instruction). Administrative duties (e.g., area coordination) will also be assigned as needed. This is a full-time, continuing career status position. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status. Internal applications must be received by January 15, 2024, to be considered.Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the .Location: Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.Responsibilities:

• Teach eight class sections across both Design Fundamentals and Interdisciplinary Design (e.g., UI/UX, Service Design) per academic year, in person. Normally, this will be taught across Fall and Winter semesters with the possibility of Spring and Summer as negotiated. There is also the possibility to teach, or contribute to, graduate-level courses in Design Studies.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Design or a related field. PhD is considered an asset.
• A minimum of three years of post-secondary teaching in the design areas specified (e.g., interdisciplinary design, UI/UX, design fundamentals). Professional design experience is considered an asset and a combination of instructional and professional equivalencies may be considered; and,
• Active engagement in practice and scholarship in the field.

In addition to the above requirements, the following are considered an asset:

• Strong teamwork within a cohort of instructors;
• Excellence in the design and development of instructional and curriculum materials;
• Record of welcoming a diverse student body into the design classroom, and of managing a classroom with students of different backgrounds and proficiency levels; and,
• Pedagogical innovation, for example, task-based learning, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing, etc.

Working at the UniversityEdmonton and the University of Alberta are situated on Treaty 6 territory, the homeland of the Mxc3xa9tis, and the traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest and most-respected research universities. It serves over 41,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate and 500 graduate and professional programs. In 2022, the University's was implemented, reflecting an important step in our institution's commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education and research, addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canada's colonial history. The University's principles and actions and its are underpinned by respect for the dignity, rights, and full participation of all those who live, work, and learn within the university.The Faculty and the DepartmentThe is the oldest and most diverse faculty on campus and is one of the largest research and teaching centres in Western Canada. The Department of Art & Design offers degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Fine Arts, Design Studies (Industrial Design & Visual Communication Design), and the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture, and encompasses the FAB Gallery and a University Centre of Research Excellence in Printmaking.How to ApplyTo have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following:

• Cover letter describing your fit for the above qualifications (2 pages max, attach under "Cover Letter")
• Curriculum vitae that includes the names of three referees (CV, attach under "CV")
• Letters of reference, teaching dossier, portfolio, and other supplementary materials may be requested of candidates after initial review of applications

Review of applications will begin on February 7, 2025, and posting will close February 14, 2025.Inquiries regarding this position can be addressed to the Chair of the Advisory Selection Committee, Aidan Rowe, at aidan.rowe@ualberta.ca with the subject line, xe2x80x9cTeaching Professor, Interdisciplinary Design & Design Fundamentalsxe2x80x9d.At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Mxc3xa9tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight February 14, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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