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Assistant ProfessorAssistant Professor of Industrial Design

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Assistant Professor of Industrial DesignDepartment: CAS School of Visual Art and DesignPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.About UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Advertised Job SummaryThe School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for TWO full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Industrial Design, to begin August 16, 2027.The University of South Carolina's Industrial Design degree (B.S.I.D.) is set to launch in Fall 2027 and was designed at the university president's initiative to be a sibling program to the Industrial Engineering degree in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing in response to the growth of several industrial and manufacturing sectors in the state. The program curriculum is in place and SVAD will soon occupy a nearly 3900 sq ft makerspace with three faculty offices, directly next door to the main SVAD building. The nearby wood and metal shops and ceramics studio will complement the resources in the makerspace. These tenure-track positions are part of a cluster of presidential hiring in both colleges for Industrial Engineering (INDE) and Industrial Design (IDEA)—these are two of three in Industrial Design. A tenured Associate/Full Professor position in Industrial Design will be listed simultaneously, also to begin in August 2027 as the Inaugural Head of the Industrial Design Program.The selected tenure-track faculty members will each teach a 2/2 course load, maintain an active research agenda (including creative production), with some institutional service.

Required Education and Experience- Master of Industrial Design (MID), Master of Design (MDes) or equivalent, or Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Industrial Design or related discipline, or Ph.D. in Industrial Design or closely related field, with degree completed prior to August 2027.

Job Close DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9798972EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.je-191bc25432f143e18e476e072e47fadb    

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