Exciting Job Opportunity: Professor or Professor in the Practice of Design Science at Harvard University
Website Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) is proud to announce an opening for a Professor or Professor in the Practice of Design Science. This newly established endowed professorship honors the legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller, a renowned designer, inventor, and scientist committed to addressing pressing global challenges through innovative design.
Position Overview
- Title: Professor or Professor in the Practice of Design Science
- School: Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Position Type: Full-time tenured or senior part-time practice position
About the Role
The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic community dedicated to exploring systemic, ethical, and innovative approaches to contemporary global issues through design. The appointee will have the opportunity to:
- Teach and engage with students across various GSD degree programs, including architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design, design studies, and design engineering.
- Collaborate with faculty across all academic departments and programs within the GSD and other Harvard schools.
This position seeks an effective educator with a strong record of creative research, either through scholarship or practice, that advances one or more disciplines related to design science.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Candidates pursuing scholarly research are generally expected to hold a Ph.D.
- Design practitioners may possess an alternative terminal degree suitable for a tenured or senior practice appointment.
Additional Qualifications
- A demonstrated ability to bridge disciplines and promote collaborative research and pedagogy.
- Experience in teaching and mentoring diverse student cohorts.
Application Process
Interested candidates should prepare and submit the following materials:
- A cover letter addressing qualifications and fit for the position.
- A curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional accomplishments.
- A statement of teaching philosophy that includes:
- Your pedagogical approach and strategies for teaching interdisciplinary students.
- An explanation of how you have demonstrated an inclusive approach to pedagogy and mentoring diverse student populations.
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact:
Emmy Ly
Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Email: ely@gsd.harvard.edu
Commitment to Diversity
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer, strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The GSD encourages applications from candidates representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.
To apply for this job please visit academicpositions.harvard.edu.
