Executive Director, Industrial Design (Hybrid)

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If you are an experienced Industrial Designer or an Industrial Design Educator seeking a challenging and rewarding career, consider applying for the Executive Director, School of Industrial Design position at Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Academy of Art University Industrial Design students are learning how to make the world safer, cleaner, more interesting and beautiful through thoughtful and intelligent designs.

If you have the qualifications and are interested in teaching the next generation of designers to enhance the usability, aesthetics, and overall user experience of products, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Manage, mentor and inspire Directors, Associate Directors, faculty and staff of the School of Industrial Design.
• Maintain the standard and requirements set by Academy of Art University including all accreditation guidelines.
• Maintain constant communication with Executive Office, Faculty, staff, students, and non-academic support groups.
• Develop a relationship and maintain communication with industries for placement, sponsorship opportunities and their advice on the program.
• Constantly search for professionals in the field of expertise for teaching prospects as well as developing existing teachers.
• Maintain communication with Alumni to ensure their positive support towards the program.
• Monitor all activities within the School of Industrial Design to ensure safety.
• Maintain a high level of morale and productivity of both faculty and student body.
• Update current curriculum to maintain cutting-edge curriculum.
• Manage the content and consistent quality of the Industrial Design program curriculum, both onsite and online.
• Recruit professional faculty as needed following the University’s faculty interview and recommendation process. Ensure thorough orientation for new faculty, including familiarity with course and program goals, teaching expectations and standards for student work.
• Provide annual performance evaluations for faculty to ensure excellence in education.
• Encourage academic excellence. Assist both undergraduate and graduate students in successful completion of their chosen degrees.
• Attend University and department meetings and events. Participate in faculty meetings, orientations, and accreditation visits as well as Spring Show.
• Interact professionally with other Department Directors and the extended community.
• Oversee recruitment of new students.
• Prepare and oversee the department budget.
• Work in conjunction with the other Directors and Leaders to consider the program’s faculty requirements, staff, events, expenses and equipment needs as necessitated by the curriculum.

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in the field of Industrial Design, solid knowledge in the Industrial Design field.
• A minimum of 4 years’ management experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, training and developmental skills as well as strong decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Benefits : Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program.

The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition-free each semester. Full-time employees also have access to our multi-lane swimming pool, two fitness centers and our many recreational programs, including our NCAA Division II events.

Application Deadline : September 23, 2024

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law.

Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and / or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.