Title:

Assistant Professor Positions in Digital Design and Interior Design

Department:

School of Art and Design

Reports To:

Chair

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Summary:

The J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for two full-time tenure-track appointments in Interior Design or Digital Design at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment is within the School of Art + Design at HCAD. We seek accomplished educators and designers with a strong research agenda, creative work, and a record of teaching excellence. This may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of evidence-based design methodologies:

Digital Design:

Innovative narrative and visualization technologies such as animation, filmmaking and virtual production, VFX, game design and development, UI/UX, XR, AI, HCI, or digital media and culture to teach design studio, lecture, and/or seminar courses to undergraduate and graduate students.

Interior Design:

Emerging and advanced materials, lighting, human factors, human comfort, health and well-being, innovative digital and visualization technologies, as well as a wide range of environmental considerations including life cycle assessment (LCA).

Essential Functions:

• Have a clear research agenda related to their design and creative work.

• Pursue this agenda through scholarly activities such as publishing papers and/or books, presenting work at conferences, and designing peer-recognized work. Agendas relating to NJIT’s strategic plan are welcome and interdisciplinary collaborative practices are highly encouraged.

• Teach courses and studios in the respective fields of Digital Design or Interior Design.

• Participate in service activities within HCAD and NJIT, as well as within their profession and/or discipline.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Hold a terminal degree in the field from an accredited program, or its equivalent, such as M.F.A., M. Arch., M.ID, or Ph.D.

• A proven record of excellence in teaching, and research and/or creative practice.

• Successful candidates in Interior Design without NCIDQ certification are expected to pursue it during their tenure track.

• Expertise may originate in many creative academic or professional areas.

• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:

PSA

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter that includes a statement of interest outlining their vision and qualifications for the position, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of three references. Applicants should also provide a link in their cover letter to a digital dossier containing samples of their research and design projects and samples of their students’ work in a PDF Format. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 17, 2025. The position, however, will remain open until filled.