Clinical Industrial Design Educator (Asst/Assoc Prof)

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor in Industrial Design (Non-Tenure Track). The position emphasizes teaching, curriculum development, industry engagement, and applied creative work, with a salary range of $65,000–$82,000 and 100% FTE for a nine-month, paid appointment and potential renewal.

The role seeks experienced educators with strong professional practice connections who can mentor students toward

Qualifications

• CMF practices in industrial design
• Design visualization and storytelling
• Materials, manufacturing, and production processes
• Emerging technologies and AI-enabled design workflows

Responsibilities

• Participate in service activities within the program, School, College, University, and profession
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across campus and beyond
• Maintain active engagement with contemporary professional practice
• Advance professional practice education and career preparation initiatives

Skills

CMF practices

Design visualization

Materials and manufacturing

AI-enabled design workflows

Product development

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Master's degree or terminal degree in Industrial Design or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor in Industrial Design (Non-Tenure Track). The position emphasizes teaching, curriculum development, industry engagement, and applied creative work, with a salary range of $65,000–$82,000 and 100% FTE for a nine-month, paid appointment and potential renewal.

The role seeks experienced educators with strong professional practice connections who can mentor students toward