Part-time Instructor

Posting Details

Requisition Number DU09597 Department Name 8N700:Product Design Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $2500-$3500 Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

Minimum BS, BA, BFA in industrial or product design, or related discipline.

Required Related Experience

Proficiency with existing digital sketching/visualization tools (Procreate, Sketchbook Pro, similar)

Familiarity with emerging digital visualization tools (Mental Canvas, similar).

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, similar).

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Ability to deliver instruction online or in person

Shift

TBD

Job Summary

The Product Design Program is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic design visualizer to teach sophomore-level students about advanced sketching techniques and digital tools for communication of product concepts. As part of the Design Competencies module category that extends instruction of basic technical skills introduced in the core curriculum, this 1-credit course builds upon introductory analog product drawing techniques and incorporates digital tools and techniques. The course meets once per week for two hours, Aug. 22-Dec. 7, 2022, and can be taught remotely. Proficiency with digital sketching and visualization tools (ex: Procreate, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, Mental Canvas, etc.) is required.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Cover Letter

• Specific Request 1: Portfolio demonstrating drawing/sketching and incorporation of digital tools in product development process.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 12/31/9999 University Community of Inclusion

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