The School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications as an Adjunct Instructor in Design in the Bachelor of Design program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis all year long. Candidates who meet criteria for needed courses will be contacted during planning for the summer semester.

The School of Design takes a transdisciplinary approach to design education and its position within a premier research university provides faculty with an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, students and community members. Faculty at the School of Design believe in teaching through making, are passionate about their work, and interact with students at all levels in our program.We are actively engaged in a conversation about the future and the positive role of design and designers.

The adjunct instructor's responsibilities will include:

• Course planning in advance of course launch
• Preparing and delivering lectures, activities, demos, presentations, and other formats of learning materials
• Attending all classes in person
• Coordinating relevant guest speakers
• If a Teaching Assistant is provided, meet weekly with Teaching Assistant outside of class time as appropriate
• Providing feedback and grading to students, including synchronous and asynchronous comments on assignments, homework, and presentations as appropriate
• Entering grades in the CMU online system

The adjunct instructor's experience should include:

• A knowledge of the fundamentals of human-centered research and design methods - experience with UX/Product/Communication/Environmental design or related fields as appropriate to the courses that they will be leading
• The ability to engage successfully with students in a dynamic classroom setting with a large number of students
• The ability to provide concise and actionable feedback to students
• Experience working as part of a collegial team

The School invites applicants with the following qualifications:

1. A Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree plus teaching and/or professional practice experience in design, architecture, HCI, or a related field.

2. University-level teaching experience preferred.

3. Experience in storytelling, representation, and prototyping for interactions, including familiarity with interaction design tools and software.

4. Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

   1. Augmented reality/mixed reality interfaces, interactions, and experiences

   2. Intelligent environments & Internet of Things artifacts

   3. Responsive environments and interactive installations

   4. Immersive hybrid experiences

   5. Critical approaches to technology, design, and the built environment

Application materials 

Interested individuals should include the following in their application package:

1. A cover letter stating your interest in the position.

2. A portfolio that includes 8-10 visual examples and descriptions of creative practice in personal work, professional work, and/or research relevant to the position (web link preferred).

3. Current CV.

4. 8-10 visual examples and descriptions of student work as evidence of your teaching

experience, if applicable.

We will begin reviewing applications on October 25th and will continue until the position is filled.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.

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