The University of Washington serves a diverse population of 80,000 students, faculty and staff, including 25% first-generation college students, over 25% Pell Grant students, and faculty from over 70 countries. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Washington is located in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, with a dynamic, multicultural community of 3.7 million people and a diversity of ecosystems from mountains to ocean. This coupled with a large innovation and design industry makes the Seattle area a place that welcomes new ideas.

The nationally recognized Industrial Design (ID) program at University of Washington is focused on human-centered design at the intersection of people and technology. This particular focus is grounded in a practice and process-oriented approach that is built on an interdisciplinary and inclusive culture found in the Division of Design which also houses Visual Communication Design and Interaction Design programs. The division and ID program are part of a diverse and creative atmosphere in the School of Art + Art History + Design while collaborating in research relationships with numerous departments across the University of Washington. In addition to academic connections, the Industrial Design program also enjoys rich ties to the vibrant Seattle design community fostering active collaborations with such companies as Microsoft, Fluke, Physio Control, Teague, and Tactile to name a few.

Design: http://www.design.washington.edu

School of Art + Art History + Design: http//art.washington.edu

Submit a letter of application describing your interest in the position and approach to design research, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, 20–25 samples of design work, samples of student work (if applicable), a diversity statement, and three letters of reference. All materials should be sent via the following Interfolio URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/77962 (please request your letters of reference using the Interfolio application). Please send questions about this position to the search chair Jason Germany at INDDES2020@uw.edu.

Preference will be given to candidates applying on or before November 13, 2020. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The School of Art + Art History + Design fosters a respectful, inclusive community that supports creative and critical expression and scholarship amidst a culture that accepts the value of every individual. The School encourages students, faculty, and staff to engage in healthy dialogue and respect the values and global perspectives of a diverse population. The School’s commitment to diversity extends to the recruitment of faculty, staff, and students who exhibit a dedication to creative and academic excellence and who demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse spectrum of populations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: https://art.washington.edu/diversity-equity-inclusionaccessibility

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432.