Faculty - Design

County College of Morris; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Design and Media Studies department at County College of Morris seeks a dedicated faculty member to teach various undergraduate Design courses. The ideal candidate should exhibit innovative thinking, teach emerging technologies, and collaborate effectively across disciplines.

A Master’s degree in a relevant design field is required, along with a commitment to teaching excellence and inclusive practices. Experience in college teaching, especially in a community college setting, is preferred.

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Qualifications

• Innovative thinking and experience in teaching or practicing emerging technologies.
• Prior college teaching experience and experience in a community college is preferred.
• Background in diverse areas of design and new digital media as it relates to design.

Responsibilities

• Teach all levels of undergraduate interdisciplinary Design courses.
• Participate in department and college service, including student advisement.
• Collaborate with other programs and departments to develop new courses.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Experience in teaching emerging technologies

Collaborative skills

Online course development

Education

Master’s degree in a related design field

Job description

The Design and Media Studies department at County College of Morris seeks a dedicated faculty member to teach all levels of undergraduate interdisciplinary Design courses. These may include areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. Possible course offerings may include visual communication, emerging technologies in design industries and concept- based design.

Participating in department and college service, including but not limited to student advisement, revising and developing courses and curriculum, various administrative tasks, and committee work, is expected.

Applicants must be able to collaborate with other programs and departments, as well as develop and teach new interdisciplinary courses. Willingness to explore innovative methods and implement new methods of instruction/technology are ideal.

The ideal candidate possesses innovative thinking and has experience in teaching or practicing emerging technologies in design and visual arts. Prior college teaching experience is preferred. Experience in teaching in a community college is desired. Candidates who, by virtue of training and/or experience, have background in diverse areas of design and new digital media as it relates to design, are preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to bring leadership to broadening the mission and focus of the Design Program as well as the Design and Media Studies Department as a whole. Experience in online course development and online teaching is preferred.

This individual should exhibit a curiosity to learn, explore and innovate across the program. The Design and Media Studies has a commitment to foundational learning as well as emerging and innovative practices. Providing a strong educational experience that includes foundational, digital and critical thinking methods are required. A portfolio of both student and professional work will show evidence of commitment to teaching excellence and inclusive practices.

A Master’s degree from an accredited design program, in a related field of Design is required (MA, MFA, MID, M.Arch, MS, etc.). Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in a related design field with 2+ years of professional experience including 2 years of higher ed teaching experience and expect to complete a graduate degree within a design discipline (Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising) are encouraged to apply.