Instructor/Assistant Professor of Product Design (Full-time term appointment, non-tenure-track)

Position Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Product Design (Full-time term appointment, non-tenure-track)   Location: Grand Rapids (Kendall)   Department:

92350 - KCAD Product Design

  Advertised Salary: Instructor: $39,000, Assistant Professor: $58,000 pursuant to the KCAD of FSU/KFA agreement.   Benefits:

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KCAD Faculty Benefits

  FLSA: Exempt   Temporary/Continuing:  Temporary   Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time   Union Group: Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)   Term of Position: 9 Month   At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause   Summary of Position: Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. As a KCAD term appointment faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD’s mission. You will actively support student success by advising students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities. This is a full-time, term (temporary), non-tenure-track faculty appointment with the possibility of renewal. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

Teaching assignments for the fall 2025 semester may include subjects and skills such as product design studio, digital modeling (CAD), design drawing (visual presentation), metals/jewelry design, portfolio development, materials and processes, professional practices, foundation drawing, 3D foundations, or other digital foundations courses. Course assignment will be determined based on individual candidate strengths, qualifications, and program needs.   Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing   Required Education: Master’s degree in a related field to content being taught
or:
Master’s degree in unrelated field and additional minimum of 18 graduate credits in a field related to the content being taught
or:
A bachelor’s degree in a related field to content being taught, a minimum of six years of experience working in the field of industry of the content area being taught, and a combination of:
• Evidence of recognized accomplishment in area being taught, including awards, bibliography of publication referencing design or art work or scholarship or;
• Evidence of scholarly/creative accomplishment in terms of completed design work, patents, exhibitions, presentations, publication, and juried recognition at the regional, national and international level or;
• Evidence of service to the field in terms of memberships on committees or boards of professional organizations and other contributions to the field   Required Work Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in professional design studio, design consultancy, freelance consulting, or similar professional environment.
Experience applying a combination of the following design skills and practices within product design projects:
• Product form and visual theme development
• Color, material, and finish application
• User experience and human-centered design processes
• Design research methods
• Visual presentation and communication
• Materials and manufacturing processes   Required Licenses and Certifications:     Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Sitting
• Standing

  Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Some university or college-level teaching   Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in program and curriculum development and assessment.
Prepare and distribute syllabi according to college standards.
Teach an appropriate course load as assigned.
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback.
Keep regular posted office hours.
Advise students for academic and professional development.
Participate in service to the college and in shared governance.
Participate in academic functions including commencement.
Contribute to the college’s continuous improvement.
Demonstrate an understanding of