Associate / Full professor in Product Design

Westfield State University; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Effat University’s College of Architecture and Design seeks full-time faculty for Associate or Full Professor positions in Product Design. Successful candidates will teach courses, supervise student projects, and enhance research activities. Ideal applicants hold advanced degrees and have significant teaching experience, aiming for excellence in education and research.

Qualifications

• At least five years of teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and outstanding research.
• Ability to generate research funds and maintain strong industry relations.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses using innovative methods.
• Supervise student research thesis/projects.
• Publish in credible journals in the field.

Skills

Design research methods

Product Sketching and rendering

Concept generation

User Experience (UX)

Human Factors and design psychology

Prototype development and model making

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Hand tools operations

Education

BSc in Product Design

MSc in Product Design

PhD in Product Design

Job description

Job Description:

Effat University’s College of Architecture and Design invites applicants for full-time faculty positions at the ranks of Associate Professor and Full Professor in Product Design.

Successful candidates are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of specialization using practical innovative methods, complement and enhance the research activities of the College of Architecture and Design with their own scholarly activities, supervise student research thesis/projects, and publish in authentic and credible journals in their field.

Specific skills for Product Design:

• Design research methods
• Product Sketching and rendering
• Concept generation
• User Experience (UX)
• Human Factors and design psychology
• Prototype development and model making
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Hand tools operations (Laser cutting / 3D Printing / CNC Machining)
• Experience of using various types of exotic and standard materials

Requirements:

Applicants must have BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Product Design from an accredited university with at least five years of teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels. The ideal candidate should be committed to high-quality teaching, outstanding research, and a strong publication record. Ability to generate research funds, maintain strong industry relations, and possess excellent management, leadership, communication, interpersonal, professional skills, and proficiency in English are essential.