Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Design

Current UC employees must apply internally via
SuccessFactors

Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are
based on experience and academic credentials. Adjunct appointments
are renewed based on departmental need and teaching
performance.

Next Lives at the University of
Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among
the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more
than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000
living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research
prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the
most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum
has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation
District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the
country with students earning $94 million annually through paid
experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big
12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic
impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,
next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed
to student success and positively transforming the community
through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an
impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are
key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

The Ullman School of Design (SOD) aims to prepare its
students to be skilled professionals who can ably work in local and
global markets while respecting the human community. SOD is
innovative in teaching and in transforming the design disciplines
by infusing learning with the newest design thinking methods and
technologies. Through inspired interdisciplinary projects and solid
corporate partnerships, the School of Design is devoted to
furthering its role as a leading design institution.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs empower students
in our School of Design with a core of knowledge that provides a
solid educational base. Our students are prepared for careers in
fashion, communication design, and industrial design by a
passionate faculty, rigorous academic endeavors, and a world-class
professional practice (co-op) program.

Industrial Design undergraduate Adjunct Instructors
support the mission of the program by administering core curriculum
courses. As any Industrial Design instructor is a representative of
the program, it is important that this role is met with
professionalism at all levels and a dedication to excellence in the
academic experience of our students. In some cases, Adjunct
Instructors may be asked to communicate and collaborate with other
faculty members of multi-section courses. Adjunct Instructors will
not be asked to develop new course syllabi on their own.

Essential Functions

• Administer existing core curriculum syllabi with some

potential modification.

• Submit grades for all students enrolled in

course.

• Refer students with any special needs or circumstances to

DAAP advisers when necessary.

• Coordinate with other faculty members for multi-section

course alignment.

• May serve as an academic adviser for students and

evaluate student coursework.

• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of

his or her responsibilities.

• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner

to all University-related communications.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Design or related

field

• Or a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related

field with six (6) years of industry experience

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.
(UC Benefits
Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE.
Highlights include:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition
remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition
costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by
the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid
holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season
Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

• University employee discount program

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
employment verification process. Click here
for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must
create a profile and submit a complete job application through the
UC applicant portal. We
are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via
other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to
request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR
at jobs@uc.edu.

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where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected
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