Assistant Professor of Design 2603

Recruitment Number: 2603

Position: Assistant Professor of Design (Human -Centered)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Assistant Professor of Design (Human-Centered), complementing the ‘duties’ listed below, will serve the graduate MA_HXDI Mission: Creating value through creating experiences, the graduate Human Experience Design Interactions (HXDI) program at CSULB takes a bold approach to developing systems of strategic solutions by embracing diverse voices and leveraging the innovation potential of interdisciplinary teams engaged in a rigorous, project-driven, human-centered design process. The HXDI program provides the tools for future design leaders to drive change while navigating the complexities of a hybrid human/technological world.

Required Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in Interaction Design, Design for Human Factors, Industrial Design, Human Computer Interaction Design, Experience Design, Architecture, Interior Design other relevant advanced degrees in Design, Visual Communications or closely related field 
  • Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the degree by August 1, 2020
  • Demonstrated high-level field experience developing human-centered work addressing complex issues of national and /or international relevance
  • Record of quality teaching at the college-level in design courses that are both relevant and engaging to a diverse student body
  • Demonstrated current technical proficiency across industry-relevant hardware, software, and communication platforms
  • Demonstrated human-centered experience creating process-driven, research-based, human-centered, interactive solutions to a range of design challenges
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in implementing human-centered design practices for enterprise development and/or entrepreneurship
  • Demonstrated experience in one of the following:
    UX design, Internet of Things, Game Design, Cross-Media Design, Wearables, Prototyping, Cross-Realities (XR), and Design of Immersive Environments.
  • Demonstrated on-going engagement in the field, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge of current and future design trends
  • Demonstration of a design-as-service approach to human-centered design work
  • Evidence of design-related peer-reviewed research, projects, or exhibitions
  • Demonstrated excellence in the field of design

Duties:

  • Teach foundation, intermediate, advanced and graduate design courses including but not limited to those with a focus on Human-Centered Design. Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
  • Teach strategies, processes, and tools to develop a wide range of design solutions leveraging the data and technologies of human experience
  • Develop and improve on innovative curriculum in collaboration with interdisciplinary and the department’s faculty members
  • Advise students and engage in student activities
  • Develop collaborative projects with partners in industry and community
  • Serve on Graduate Committees
  • Assist in identifying and recruiting part-time faculty as needed
  • Assist in class scheduling for HXDI courses
  • Engage in and produce design-related peer-reviewed research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publications and presentations
  • Develop a consistent, active record of engagement in the field of design and active participation in appropriate professional organizations
  • Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, first generation college students, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

 

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

All application documents shall be submitted electronically in a single PDF (instructions below). Please do not mail applications. E-Mail Address martin.herman@csulb.edu

  1. An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: /EquityDiversityStatement
  2. Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  3. CV (including current email address)
  4. A list of three to five references with contact information
  5. Copy of official transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  6. Sample of teaching materials (3 minimum) created by applicant (including statement of pedagogical approach, syllabi, project descriptions, curriculum development) – Maximum of 25 pages.
  7. Sample of applicant’s students’ work, if applicable – Maximum of 20 pages
  8. Sample of applicant’s professional portfolio – Maximum of 20 pages
  9. Sample of peer-reviewed research, projects, or exhibitions – Maximum of 5 samples
  • Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
  1. A signed SC-1 form,
  2. Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
  3. An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

* All application materials and documents, including a cover page, should be organized into a single PDF document per the order listed above.

  • Application documents must be submitted as a single PDF file, no larger than 150mb (provide links to online content within the PDF when necessary).
  • The PDF file should be named as follows: LastName_FirstName_DES-HC, for example (Herman_Martin_DSGN-HC.pdf)
  • Send a shareable link for the final PDF to martin.herman@csulb.edu through a GoogleDrive, Dropbox, Office365, or Box file sharing system. Applications through platforms that require establishing an account to view files will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT:
Make sure that permissions are set for sharing this file so that Search Committee Chair martin.herman@csulb.edu can both download and view the PDF.

Requests for additional information and finalist materials should be addressed to:

Attn: Design-Human-Centered 2603
Martin Herman, Search Committee Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Design
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-5401

(562) 985-5089 or martin.herman@csulb.edu

Application Deadline:

Review of applications to begin October 14, 2019

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

Employment Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.