Tenure-track Industrial Design

How to Apply

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Applications must include: a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests; a curriculum vitae; a portfolio of relevant work and/or sample publications; and the names and email addresses of three references. The search committee chair will solicit reference letters from final candidates during the search process.

Applications will be accepted immediately. Committee review will begin November 6, 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Marius Valdes, .

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track, open‑rank position to begin August 16, 2026.

In addition to an established career within the field of industrial design, we are seeking candidates with expertise in experience design and/or human‑centered design who can bridge design with emerging technologies, e.g. in human‑computer interaction; artificial intelligence and machine learning; computational design methods and interactive systems; and/or in design that is broadly focused on the implications for future technologies.

The faculty member hired into this position will contribute to the BFA concentration in Graphic Design and Illustration in the first year and, after the BSID is launched, will continue to develop and deliver courses that could potentially serve both degree programs.

The position is a 9‑month appointment with a teaching load of four courses for the academic year (2/2). The successful candidate will be instrumental in expanding upon a dynamic design culture within the school and university, implementing and continuing to develop the new curriculum, and collaborating with school, college, and university staff on facilities expansion as the BSID and BFA degree programs grow.

Instructor in core courses in design, including motion, interaction, interface and experience design, augmented reality, AI and machine learning applications, product and packaging design, typography, branding, systems, illustration, and digital illustration. Course development and delivery will support BFA and BSID degree programs.

Advance interdisciplinary research across the School of Visual Art and Design, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, and Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. Collaborate with faculty to build a distinctive Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design program, bridging industrial engineering and design education.

Required:

MFA, MID, MDes, MS, or PhD in a related field by the start date of the appointment.

Expertise in experience design and/or human‑centered design, bridging design with emerging technologies such as human‑computer interaction, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational design methods, interactive systems, and design focused on future technology implications.

Veterans are given hiring priority. Benefits for FTE positions are included as part of the overall benefits package.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• List of References and Contact Information

• Other Supporting Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Search Committee Chair:
Marius Valdes, valdesm.edu.