FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN DESIGNED OBJECTS

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN DESIGNED OBJECTS
The Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Designed Objects, starting Fall 2016. Rank and salary are competitive with peer institutions and are commensurate with quality and output of production, scholarship, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing.

Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is taught in close collaboration with Fine Arts, Art History, and other disciplines and through substantive engagement with external partners in the professional and cultural community. Faculty in Designed Objects bring theoretical, material, practical, and social issues into studio teaching. The program is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in: design strategy and systems; responsible design; design futures (trends, branding, identity, entertainment); and design innovation (materials, technology, interaction, engineering). The ideal candidate will contribute to the diversity of the School by bringing a perspective, way of thinking, and/or a unique set of experiences that expands the intellectual conversation of the field.

PROGRAM PROFILE
The Designed Objects program focuses on the critical re-thinking of the object, and the creative design of the tools, furnishings, and networks that constitute everyday life. Borrowing from industrial design as well as disciplines such as systems design, furniture design, experience design, and interaction design, the program teaches designers to use objects as a medium for social agency. Concerned with both professional competency within the field of product design and with critical agency, the program maintains an expansive understanding of the production and consumption of objects.

The School offers a professional Master of Design degree in Designed Objects. The AIADO department also offers courses within the interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs. Teaching in Designed Objects includes collaborations with the Departments of Sculpture, Ceramics, Fashion Design, and others. Recent or ongoing projects include external partnerships with Rosanna Orlandi Gallery, CB2, Andrea Zittel, the Chicago Architecture Biennale, and Kickstarter. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/aiado/

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for: teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the department; conducting research and/or practice in the area of design; and contributing to the program and the School through administrative duties and service.

QUALIFICATIONS
A terminal degree in design or a related field is preferred. Experience in teaching and a track record of excellence through a minimum of 5 years experience in practice related to design is expected. A demonstrated national or international profile is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
By or before Tuesday, December 15, 2015, please submit application materials at http://SAICfaculty.slideroom.com. You will be asked to create an account, and then complete the application that is a combination of fill-in fields and uploaded documents. SAIC will underwrite the application fees; you will not be charged to apply for the position. You are encouraged to begin the application well before the deadline. No late applications may be submitted beyond the deadline for any reason.

Complete the fields for: educational background; current position; and contact information for three professional references.

Please convert all word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include: cover letter stating interests and qualifications; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and portfolio of creative work and/or scholarly writing.

QUESTIONS
Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to [email protected]. Please consult www.saic.edu for information on the School and its programs, or www.saic.edu/about/jobsatsaic for open positions and application procedures.

ABOUT SAIC
A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, the School is one of the largest and oldest private schools of art and design in the country with programs reflecting current practices in art. SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach to art and design that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its Modern Wing, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. The campus is located on Chicago’s magnificent lakefront amid the city’s cultural and architectural treasures.

The School currently enrolls 3,500 students in 15 studio departments and 8 academic departments. There are 153 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty and visiting artists, and 693 adjunct and part-time faculty supported by 300 staff.

Degree tracks include the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio; BFA with Emphasis in Art Education or Writing; BA degrees in Art History and Visual and Critical Studies; BIA (Interior Architecture); Master of Architecture; Master of Design (MDes) in Designed Objects; MDes in Fashion, Body, and Garment; MFA in Studio or Writing; MA degrees in Arts Administration; Art Education; Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Art Therapy; New Arts Journalism; Teaching; Visual and Critical Studies; and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation.

EOE
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Title IX Coordinator
Michael Nicolai, Vice President for Human Resources, Human Resources Department, 116 S. Michigan Ave., suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603, 312.629.9411, [email protected]

Section 504 Coordinator
Felice Dublon, PhD, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, The Office of Student Affairs, 36 S. Wabash Ave., suite 1204, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.629.6800, [email protected].

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the Office for Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 800.421.3481.