Open-Rank Teaching Professor in Sustainable / Computational Fabrication

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity

The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts, Media, and Design invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Teaching Professor in Design at the rank of Assistant, or Associate, or Full. All classes will be taught at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. We seek an innovative colleague eager to contribute to the growth and creative evolution of the undergraduate and graduate design programs.

The full-time faculty member will develop and teach courses in creative fabrication, focusing on foundational and advanced practices that integrate themes such as sustainability, computational design, and artificial intelligence. The role involves contributing to the creative fabrication curriculum by designing coursework that addresses topics such as participatory fabrication practices, experimental approaches to making, physical computing, and sustainable materials. A successful candidate is an engaged maker with a strong record of professional practice/research, who demonstrates an expansive view of the field of design.

Responsibilities

The full-time faculty member will be responsible for teaching foundational and advanced courses in creative fabrication in the Department of Art + Design. Responsibilities include creating and delivering 1- and 2-credit short-form courses to build essential making and fabrication skills for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the cultural life and function of the program through service commitments on committees, special projects, and student advising and engagement activities.

A full course load with a 1.0 FTE appointment will be three 4-credit courses per semester (6 in total) or the equivalent, with the opportunity to teach in the summer (May-August) for extra compensation. The position's standard duties consist of 80% teaching, 10% service and 10% creative practice.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a terminal degree in the anticipated focus areas of teaching. Rank as an Assistant, Associate or Full teaching professor will be assessed in consideration of the candidate’s previous teaching experience and creative practice and/or research experience.

Additional Information:

All applications must be submitted electronically through Northeastern’s career site, Workday at https://hr.northeastern.edu/careers/job-listings/. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application describing relevant professional and teaching experience, and how they can support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students, 2) a curriculum vitae and 3) evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates should also provide the contact information of three references.

Letters of recommendation, teaching and research statements, and/or portfolios of creative work should not be submitted, but they may be requested later during the search process. The start date for the position is Fall 2025. Inquiries may be directed to the search chair, Associate Teaching Professor Kate Terrado, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin February 3 and continue until the position is filled.

About Northeastern

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Our locations—in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Oakland, California; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research.

Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is a collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. CAMD is also home to the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change, and the CAMD Media Studios Organization (MSO).

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.