Job Description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Industrial Design, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
Posting Start Date: 10/3/25
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Job Overview
The Ullman School of Design(SOD) aims to prepare its students to be skilled professionals who can ably work in local and global markets while respecting the human community. SOD is innovative in teaching and in transforming the design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design thinking methods and technologies. Through inspired interdisciplinary projects and solid corporate partnerships, the School of Design is devoted to furthering its role as a leading design institution.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs empower students in our School of Design with a core of knowledge that provides a solid educational base. Our students are prepared for careers in fashion, communication design, and industrial design by a passionate faculty, rigorous academic endeavors, and a world-class professional practice (co-op) program.
Industrial Design undergraduate Adjunct Instructors support the mission of the program by administering core curriculum courses. As any Industrial Design instructor is a representative of the program, it is important that this role is met with professionalism at all levels and a dedication to excellence in the academic experience of our students. In some cases, Adjunct Instructors may be asked to communicate and collaborate with other faculty members of multi-section courses. Adjunct Instructors will not be asked to develop new course syllabi on their own.
Essential Functions

• Administer existing core curriculum syllabi with some potential modification.
• Submit grades for all students enrolled in course.
• Refer students with any special needs or circumstances to DAAP advisers when necessary.
• Coordinate with other faculty members for multi-section course alignment.
• May serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
• Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Industrial Design or related field
• Or a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design
• Or related field with 6 years of industry experience

University of Cincinnati | 2600 Clifton Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45221 | ph: 513-556-6000

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