Teaching Specialist or Lecturer - UMN College of Design
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Summary
Design Observer is seeking a Teaching Specialist or Lecturer for the UMN College of Design to teach undergraduate courses in UX and Product/Industrial Design, starting August 28, 2023.
About the Role
As a Teaching Specialist or Lecturer, you will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses related to UX or Product/Industrial Design, mentoring students, supervising teaching assistants, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in departmental meetings and events.
About You
Required:
- Undergraduate degree in experience design, graphic design, industrial design, product design, computer science, or a related field for Teaching Specialist.
- Graduate Degree in industrial/product design, experience design, or a related field for Lecturer.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Experience teaching or mentoring students in academic or professional settings.
- Proven capacity for empathy, patience, and support in guiding beginning designers or design students.
Preferred:
- Technologically innovative approach to teaching.
- Proficiency in coding and programming languages.
- Experience working with AI software.
- Experience in program and/or curricular development.
- Experience working collaboratively with academic departments and/or in the community.
- Evidence of diversity and inclusion in teaching and/or scholarship or creative production.
- Experience in teaching smaller studios and larger lectures.
- Physical Model Making.
- Portfolio Development & Communication.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Competitive retirement options.
- Professional development allowance.
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