Job Information
The New School PT Faculty: School of Constructed Environments in New York, New York
Responsibilities:
Parsons School of Constructed Environments at The New School University is seeking applications from academics, creative practitioners, and industry professionals with interest in teaching within the following programs as members of the part-time faculty:
AAS , BFA , and MFA Interior Design
BFA Architectural Design and Master of Architecture
BFA Product Design & MFA Industrial Design
MFA Lighting Design
In particular, we are looking for candidates who can teach in at least one (or more) of the following topic areas:
Environmental Design/Technology
Human Factors, Ergonomics, Interface
Portfolio, Publication, Dynamic Media
Computer-Aided Industrial Design
Design Studios
Building Systems and Materials
Representation and Analysis
Ethnography and Design
Design Research Writing
Candidates must uphold the values expressed within our School’s mission statement: “Encompassing a unique confluence of design disciplines, the School of Constructed Environments nurtures and guides tomorrow’s leaders in socially and environmentally sustainable, technologically innovative buildings, interiors, lighting, and products. In a time of unprecedented change, we foster the skills, values, and vision vital to creative thinking and the realization of a more integrated, equitable, and delightful world.”
Parsons School of Design and The New School are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment that furthers equity, inclusion, and social justice. Therefore, we actively seek candidates whose experiences, teaching philosophies, and scholarly practice prepare them to expand and contribute to that commitment.
All employees who either belong in this union or supervise such employees must thoroughly review the contract between the university and Local 7902
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promises diversity and tolerance in all areas of employment, education and access to its educational, artistic or cultural programs and activities. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including actual or perceived gender identity or expression or transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.
Part-time faculty are responsible for: developing course content and syllabi in consultation with Program Leadership; attending all classes they are assigned to teach as scheduled by the University; reporting any emergency faculty absences to the PTF Manager and/or Program Leadership; recording student attendance in a timely manner within two days of each class session; and adhering to all University policies (i.e., FERPA , exclusive use of New School email, etc.), as outlined in the ACT - UAW Local 7902 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Read more about our programs here. (https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/constructed-environments-school-sce/)
Hourly Rate:
Studio courses $112.50/contact hour
Seminar courses: $141/contact hour
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
1-3 years University-level teaching experience or equivalent industry experience
U.S. Work Authorization
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative teaching environment
Documented evidence of professional and/or creative work to support topic areas
Ability to adhere to University COVID -19 Policy and requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Educational and/or professional work/practice that centers inclusion and advances equity and social justice in the built environment.
Prior experience in higher education
Master’s degree or equivalent terminal degree
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit the following:
Resume
Cover Letter*
Portfolio
Brief Statement sharing your experience with Diversity and Equity in the classroom and/or in a professional capacity.
*In your cover letter please include the topic areas in which you would be able to teach.