Assistant or Associate Professor, Industrial Design (71102)
Pratt Institute, New York, NY, United States
Salary: $82,500.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : NY, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202400113
Divisions: School of Design
Department: Industrial Design
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
About Pratt
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Description
The Department of Industrial Design is seeking passionate, dedicated, and visionary educators with innovative approaches to design pedagogy and research for two Tenure-Track positions. We are looking for one candidate focused on sustainability and another with expertise in product design. For the sustainability role, we seek an educator skilled in integrating sustainable practices throughout the design process, including eco-design, circular economy principles, and sustainable materials, to guide students in addressing environmental challenges and ethical production. For the product design role, we seek a candidate adept at developing innovative, user-centered products, with strengths in prototyping, digital fabrication, and balancing functionality with aesthetics. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of contemporary issues in industrial design and related fields, and bring diverse, forward-thinking perspectives. We seek educators who promote design excellence and value interdisciplinary collaboration.
These roles require maintaining an active record of creative research and/or scholarship in industrial design related areas, with a focus on how these explorations inform and shape the future of design education and the profession. Applicants will also be expected to contribute to advancing initiatives that align with the department's core value and mission of examining how design can contribute to a holistic approach to individual well-being
Examples of Duties
Supplemental Information
Review of applications is expected to begin January 27, 2025.
Please submit:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)
Location : NY, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202400113
Divisions: School of Design
Department: Industrial Design
Opening Date: 11/27/2024
About Pratt
Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
Description
The Department of Industrial Design is seeking passionate, dedicated, and visionary educators with innovative approaches to design pedagogy and research for two Tenure-Track positions. We are looking for one candidate focused on sustainability and another with expertise in product design. For the sustainability role, we seek an educator skilled in integrating sustainable practices throughout the design process, including eco-design, circular economy principles, and sustainable materials, to guide students in addressing environmental challenges and ethical production. For the product design role, we seek a candidate adept at developing innovative, user-centered products, with strengths in prototyping, digital fabrication, and balancing functionality with aesthetics. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of contemporary issues in industrial design and related fields, and bring diverse, forward-thinking perspectives. We seek educators who promote design excellence and value interdisciplinary collaboration.
These roles require maintaining an active record of creative research and/or scholarship in industrial design related areas, with a focus on how these explorations inform and shape the future of design education and the profession. Applicants will also be expected to contribute to advancing initiatives that align with the department's core value and mission of examining how design can contribute to a holistic approach to individual well-being
Examples of Duties
- Teach courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, including electives aligned.
- with the candidate's area of expertise.
- Demonstrate and maintain substantial creative practice and research within your field of
- specialization.
- Participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
- Participate in committee work and other services to the department, the school and Institute. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the classroom and the community.
- Build interdisciplinary collaborations both inside and outside the School of Design.
- Carry a load of 12 converted contact hours per semester, comprising teaching and service to the department and institute.
- Participate in the life of the school.
- A master's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field; or an MFA, MDes, or equivalent degree in Product Engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching with a minimum of 3 years' experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- A record of professional practice and creative work/ research in Industrial Design.
- Candidates must also have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated intercultural competence, and the ability to work well with diverse populations.
Supplemental Information
Review of applications is expected to begin January 27, 2025.
Please submit:
- A letter of intent that includes a statement about teaching, professional and research goals and experience
- A curriculum vitae
- A portfolio of 10-20 examples of creative/professional work
- A portfolio of 10-20 examples of student work
- A statement describing how you have worked to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in your Pratt. contact information for three academic references
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)