Part-Time Faculty | Industrial & Product Design

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Responsibilities

Parsons School of Construction Environments ( at The New School University is seeking applications from academics, creative practitioners, and industry professionals with an interest in teaching within the BFA Product Design and MFA Industrial Design programs.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.

• In particular, we are looking for candidates who are able to teach in at least one (or more) of the following topic areas:
• Human Factors, Ergonomics, Interface
• Portfolio, Publication, Dynamic Media
• Dynamic Media
• Computer-Aided Industrial Design (Rhino, Solidworks, Blender, Fusion 360)
• Models, Mockups, Prototypes
• Materials and Methods
• Process Drawing and Visualization
• Ethnography and Design
• Thesis Writing
• Candidates must uphold the values expressed within our School’s mission statement: “Encompassing a unique confluence of design disciplines, the School of Constructed Environments nurtures and guides tomorrow’s leaders in socially and environmentally sustainable, technologically innovative buildings, interiors, lighting, and products. In a time of unprecedented change, we foster the skills, values, and vision vital to creative thinking and the realization of a more integrated, equitable, and delightful world.”
• Parsons School of Design and The New School are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, justice-centered learning environment. We actively seek candidates whose experiences, teaching philosophies, and scholarly practice prepare them to expand and contribute to that commitment.
• We encourage candidates from groups underrepresented in US higher education to apply. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.
• Part-time faculty are responsible for: developing course content and syllabi in consultation with Program Leadership; attending all classes they are assigned to teach as scheduled by the University; reporting any emergency faculty absences to the PTF Manager and/or Program Leadership; recording student attendance in a timely manner within two days of each class session; and adhering to all University policies (ie., FERPA , exclusive use of New School email, etc.), as outlined in the ACT - UAW Local 7902 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Read more about our programs here. (

Part-time faculty at The New School bargain collectively through Academics Come Together, ACT - UAW , Local 7902.

Studio Hourly Rate: $127.50/contact hr

Seminar Hourly Rate: $151/contact hr

Work Mode: On-Campus & Synchronous Online

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 1-3 years University-level teaching experience or equivalent industry experience.
• U.S. Work Authorization.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative teaching environment.
• Documented evidence of professional and/or creative work to support topic areas.
• Ability to adhere to University COVID -19 Policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational and/or professional work/practice that centers on inclusion and advances equity and social justice in the built environment.
• Prior experience in higher education.
• Master’s degree or equivalent terminal degree.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Please submit the following in one PDF : Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio, Brief Statement sharing your experience with Diversity and Equity in the classroom and/or in a professional capacity.

In your cover letter please include the topic areas in which you would be able to teach.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]