Faculty Position in Segal Design Institute at Northwestern Engineering

Northwestern University seeks a creative, energetic individual who will help build an exciting human-centered product and service design program. The newly formed Segal Design Institute has a strong base in Engineering design at the undergraduate level and a new MS degree in Engineering Design and Innovation plus a design sequence in the highly acclaimed joint MBA/engineering program that focuses upon Design and Operations, with a very senior advisory board from industry and a rich set of alumni.

The successful candidate will help expand course offerings with project- and lecture-based courses in human-centered product and service design, build an internationally-recognized research program, as well as to expand the Segal presence world-wide through seminars, conferences, and creative activities. The appointment will be a tenure track faculty position within the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science in whatever department best matches the candidates training and expertise. Therefore, a PhD and the potential for a robust research program and highly visible publication record are essential. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor level, but exceptional senior-level candidates may be considered.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a description of teaching interests, a statement of vision for research and creative activities, and the names and contact information for three references at www.segal.northwestern.edu/hiring (use button below). To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2008.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and individuals in underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

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Questions may be addressed to Professor Wei Chen, Search Committee Chair, at SegalDesignInstSearchChair@northwestern.edu