Associate/Full Professor and Associate Director for The Design School

Essential Duties:
The Associate Director for The Design School will work closely with the Director and school leaders to help shape initiatives, policies, and procedures that support the success of the students, faculty, and staff. In this position, the associate director will:

● Provide advice to the school director and develop processes that connect the ASU Charter and Design Aspirations with the organizational culture and operations of The Design School.
● Oversee academic affairs, manage academic planning, analyze enrollment data, and determine the effectiveness of initiatives.
● Work with faculty and staff to transform design pedagogies, create new degrees, and assess and adjust curriculum, including online and summer programs.
● Oversee class scheduling, teaching and research assistantships, and scholarships.
● Support the academic journey of our students.
● Advocate for social and environmental justice in design.
● Uplift and respect a wide breadth of experiences and knowledges among faculty, staff, and students. 
● Teach one course per semester, as needed, in one of The Design School’s degree programs.
 

About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.

About The Design School

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive school for design education, with programs ranked Top 20 in the nation. From programs in architecture, landscape architecture and industrial design to interior design, urban design and visual communication, our students master the skills and research techniques needed for their future design professions through innovative, transdisciplinary methods. Our mission is to educate future designers to shape collaborations, synthesize complexity and catalyze transformation for public good. By engaging in dynamic and ongoing discourse about the future of design education, we aim to create a school that is more relevant, collaborative and equitable. Join us at Arizona State University and be part of creating the next generation of design. For more information on The Design School, visit design.asu.edu.

The Design School is committed to creating inclusive spaces that welcome and decolonize design education. In the next several years, we are conducting faculty searches to help us achieve this goal. We seek colleagues who can contribute, within their design field, to justice, health and sustainability, and work across our school’s disciplines. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations. 

Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate is required to possess:

● A terminal degree (e.g., MArch, MLA, MFA, MDes, PhD) in one of the design disciplines or a related discipline. Degree must be completed by start of the appointment. 
● Demonstrated excellence in teaching. 
● Demonstrated excellence as a researcher or practitioner in one of the design disciplines. 
● Demonstrated ability to build consensus and cultivate collaborative teams.
● Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
 

Desired Qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals with:

● A futures-oriented view of the design disciplines. 
● A nationally recognized program of research and creative work
● Ability to develop cross-campus partnerships.
● Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to managing a large and varied set of academic programs. 
● Successful experience in facilitating innovative curriculum development.
● Evidence of success collaborating with faculty and academic leaders in multiple disciplines.
● Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices. 
 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is December 14, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

About ASU
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.
 

Instructions to Apply:
Please submit the following information:
● A letter of interest outlining qualifications for the position, administrative experience, research interests, teaching experience and experience in professional practice;
● A curriculum vitae;
● Contact information for three references (educational and/or professional) including name, relationship, e-mail address and telephone number.
 

Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials. 
 

All applications should be submitted online via Interfolio. 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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