The School of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach one section of DSF 203.1 Design Thinking, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026 and the Spring semester, 2027.
Teach one section of DSF 203 Design Thinking. This course introduces students to the principles and practices of Design Thinking with a focus on the application of design strategies to problems in businesses and organizations in a creative and strategic manner.
About the College of Visual and Performing Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in design or a related field
Ten plus years of professional experience applying design thinking in a business or organizational context.
Experience working within a design consultancy or brand strategy firm is strongly preferred.
Job Specific Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate a track record of leading design thinking processes with clients across industries.
Responsibilities
Teach one section for 2.5 hours per week; hold office hours. Mentoring experience is a plus but not required.
In addition:
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
Meeting all designated class periods.
If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.
You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Name and contact information for a minimum of three (3) references.