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Position Summary:
NewSchool is seeking dynamic and qualified part-time instructors to serve as faculty in our Product Design program teaching PD301 Product Design Studio IV, PD401 Product Design Studio VII. Appointments will be part-time and will be made on a term-by-term bases. NewSchool faculty members educate and provide learning opportunities for students through face-to face, blended, and/or online delivery methods. They promote and facilitate student success by creating an environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
PD301 PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO IV – FALL 2023 (October 2, 2023- December 15, 2023) Credits: 6 Prerequisite: PD203 Schedule: 10 hours weekly [Lecture (2), Lab (8)]Students will work in teams to explore the design of products for a specific industry, including all aspects related to the identity of a new product: positioning, image, distribution, and communication. The focus will be on the overall user experience and on the product. A system-design brief encompasses a real-life assignment, considering a real company case and challenge.
PD401 PRODUCT DESIGN STUDIO VII – FALL 2023 (October 2, 2023- December 15, 2023) Credits: 6 Prerequisite: PD303 Schedule: 10 hours weekly [Lecture (2), Lab (8)] Students will work on the design of product-service systems. This course explores a design research theme and project of interest for future development of the final project. A collaborative team will complete a team project using integrative practice strategies. Students will interact with practitioners from various disciplines who will serve a critics.
The academic course for the Fall 2023 quarter,ng October 2nd, 2023, will be delivered on campus.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and deliver course content based on meeting course and program learning outcomes
• Utilize the LMS provided by the school (Canvas) as platform to deliver information and assignments and collect students’ work
• Assess student performance on papers/examinations/projects
• Monitor student progress and provide student support in the form of feedback, coaching, and academic assistance
• Foster student success by showing flexibility in style and delivery methods as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and student interaction
• Manage the learning environment through effective record keeping (i.e. Attendance reporting on a class by class basis, submitting grades and assessment reports on time, and enforcing NewSchool academic and attendance policies)
• Communicate with academic leadership regarding student difficulties or issues that arise
• Provide the necessary course documentation and archival for assessment review according to the adopted accreditation standards
• Report student outcomes and use this information for teaching and learning improvements
• Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom
• Collaborate with necessary departments to support a positive team environment
• Uphold NewSchool values, policies, and procedures
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Any other assistance deemed necessary to promote the program or maintain its teaching delivery at the highest level of quality.
Education & Experience:
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the field of study or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated record of high-quality instruction, as shown by a minimum of two years of undergraduate teaching experience or an extensive record of relevant professional expertise
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft O365 Products
Preferred knowledge of Blackboard or CanvasReports To: Reports to Dean, School of Design
Supervisory Responsibility: None