Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Product Design for Industrial Manufacturing
The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, Texas, US
Description Start of review process January 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Job description
Description Start of review process: January 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Starting Date: August 16, 2026: The Department of Design at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Product Design for Industrial Manufacturing. We are seeking candidates with a practice in the dynamic field of product design for industrial manufacturing. Candidates should also demonstrate innovative pedagogical approaches and have teaching experience at the university level. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. This position requires residency in or relocation to Austin, TX. Responsibilities: Teach the equivalent of three courses, each semester in industrial design, including but not limited to: product design, sustainable design, social design, interactive design, design engineering - Actively participate in and support the functioning of the department through service work in selected committees, workgroups, and special projects - Maintain professional activities (including creative practice) at a level that ensures connection with the current state of the field - Participate in departmental...