Job Description
Department of Applied Design Chair Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Applied Design - 265310
Minimum Qualifications Chair candidates must meet the requirements of an Associate Professor which are as follows:
1. Earned terminal degree in one or more of the department's programs which can be found here:
(Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design, and/or Interior Design)
2. A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a tenured faculty member
3. Previous administrative experience with demonstrated leadership success at the program level or above
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) At least five years of appropriate experience in industry, teaching, or both
License/Certification Required N/A
Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 15,000 square feet of prototyping studios, computer labs, and designated classrooms. Applied Design's 16 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
The Apparel Design and Merchandising program educates and prepares students for the global apparel/textile complex with skills necessary for professional careers in research, design, production, marketing, distribution, and merchandising of apparel and apparel related products. Apparel Design and Merchandising students participate in the International Textile and Apparel Association's competitions and have careers at Victoria's Secret, Urban Outfitters, Belk, Cato, Nordstrom, and VF Corporation.
The Interior Design program provides an educational foundation that prepares students to enter the interior design profession, and positions the student to seek professional status through examination and qualification. Interior Design's CIDA accredited program places particular emphasis on community service, environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design. The program competes at the highest levels of student engagement with recent successes in competitions such as P.A.V.E. Awards, NEWH Green Voice Design Competition, and Eaton's SOURCE Award. INT graduates are placed in top design firms throughout the country.
Industrial Design, with concentrations in both Product Design and Furniture Design, challenges students through industry collaborations and studio projects to develop a comprehensive knowledge base and skill set to succeed professionally. Student work has been recognized in both national and international venues including High Point Furniture Fair, ICFF in New York, and The Inspired Home Show, Chicago.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities We are looking for a proven leader who possesses a deep understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of the programs; is committed to excellence in education, research, and service; and possesses the ability to work effectively with stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry representatives, public and private funding agencies and other units within the college and university. The Chair's duties include:
- Demonstrate and provide academic leadership, act as advocate and liaison for the department, support student achievement, administer and manage the academic unit, lead departmental personnel matters, foster collegiality, celebrate successes, and contribute to the development and articulation of a vision for a diverse multi-disciplinary department.
- Develop and maintain contacts with external professionals and industry connections, engage alumni in active participation with program areas, and assist in the recruitment of donors and fundraising.
- Manage faculty appointments and development including, but not limited to, recruitment, re-appointments, promotion and tenure, annual faculty evaluation, and demonstrate knowledge about current technology.
- Maintain oversight of all financial matters of the department. Demonstrate experience with external accreditation processes (e.g. SACS, NASAD, CIDA), maintain productive scholarship, and teach one course per semester.
Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/15/2024
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