Asst/Assoc Professor, Tenure-Track, Industrial Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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About the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and
Planning

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at
the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a
tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Industrial Design in the
top-ranked Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor (rank/title commensurate with
credentials).

The primary mission of the College of DAAP is the creation of a
better cultural and design environment. The School of Design’s role
in advancing that mission is to prepare undergraduate and graduate
students to be responsible professionals and citizens in a complex
and evolving world. We achieve this through a distinctive,
rigorous, carefully sequenced curriculum that includes a
substantial cooperative education program component dating back
more than 100 years. This curricular model, expressed in
classrooms, research labs, and professional offices all over the
world, integrates practice and theory. It inspires
interdisciplinary projects, builds solid corporate partnerships,
and contributes to our strength as a leading design
institution.

About the School & Industrial Design Program

The Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design aims to prepare
undergraduate and graduate students across its Communication
Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, and Master of Design
(MDes) programs to succeed as skilled professionals in local and
global markets while respecting the breadth of the human community.
The School of Design is innovative in teaching and in transforming
design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design
methods and technologies.

The Industrial Design program is continually ranked among the
highest in the world and is part of a tier-one research university.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs empower students with core
knowledge that provides a solid educational base. Students are
prepared for careers by passionate faculty, rigorous academic
endeavors, and a world-class professional practice (co-op) program.
Applicants will find that our university’s centers of excellence,
including the recently established 1819 Innovation Hub and Digital
Futures Center, offer many opportunities for multi-disciplinary
collaboration.

Job Overview

This full-time, tenure-track/tenured Assistant or Associate
Professor appointment carries primary responsibility for
undergraduate instruction across core areas of Industrial Design,
with potential teaching opportunities in the Master of Design
(MDes) program. The successful candidate will maintain an active
research agenda/creative practice, participate in service
activities, and deliver a typical teaching load of 15 credit hours
per academic year. Teaching responsibilities include course
development, project supervision, and skill-based instruction
across creative problem-solving, conceptual ideation,
digital/analog design communication, 3D fabrication/prototyping,
and professional practice.

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibilities include teaching, maintaining an

active research agenda/creative practice, and service to committees
at various levels.

• Teaching will occur primarily at the undergraduate level in

early curriculum foundational courses and/or core industrial design
studio courses that may include Studio, skill building, and lecture
topics but may include teaching opportunities in the Master of
Design program such as research-related courses that may include
research strategy instruction and thesis development that may
include participation on thesis committees.

• Teaching responsibilities include course development, project

supervision, and skill-based instruction across creative
problem-solving, conceptual ideation, digital/analog design
communication, 3D fabrication/prototyping, and professional
practice.

• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered

instruction.

• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with

program outcomes.

• Conduct and publish research in their area of expertise in

Industrial Design or a related field.

• Maintain current expertise in core areas of industrial design

practice, including design methods, human factors, materials and
processes, and digital/analog design communication, sufficient to
teach and mentor across the program's curriculum.

• Evaluate and develop the curriculum for the department and/or

college, updating curriculum aligned with industry standards.

• Over time, provide leadership in bridging the theory and

practice of Industrial Design, mentoring faculty and/or students,
and advancing research initiatives and curricular development
within the program.

• Advise students, evaluate student coursework, maintain accurate

academic records and grading, and provide timely feedback to
support students’ career readiness and professional growth.

• Serve on school, college, and/or university committees (e.g.,

program curriculum committees, thesis committees).

Minimum Requirements

All of the following are required prior to the effective date of
the appointment:

• Master's degree in Industrial Design or related field
• One (1) year of industry experience in the field of Industrial

Design or a related field

• Candidates at the Associate Professor level must also have

university-level teaching experience in the field of Industrial
Design or a related field post-qualifying degree.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please complete an online
application and upload:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Names and Contact Information of Three References
• Portfolio of Candidate Work (submit as a link or web

address)

• Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidate’s

Teaching, if applicable (submit as a link or web address)

• Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these

items.

The position is available on August 15, 2027. Review of
applications will begin December 14, 2026, and will remain open
until the position is filled. For more information about the School
of Design and the Industrial Design program, please visit
https://daap.uc.edu/academic-programs/school-of-design/communication-design.html

Compensation and Benefits

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

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering 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) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

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

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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