Hello everyone,
Below is a posting for Head of the School of Design. Please feel free to
pass this on to any interested candidates or anyone you think may be a good
fit for this position.
Thanks very much,
Deborah
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Faculty Opening
Head, School of Design
Carnegie Mellon University is inviting applications for the position of Head
of the School of Design.
At Carnegie Mellonšs School of Design, we believe design to be a humanistic
discipline, the art of conceiving, planning, and shaping products that are
made to serve the needs and desires of people. We believe that design will
change the world, a world that values the quality of peoplešs lives in
balance with a healthy and sustainable planet. We build on the humanistic,
artistic, and scientific strengths of Carnegie Mellon as a leading research
university, to identify and address new problems as they emerge.
The person filling this position must be able to work effectively with a
wide range of people: faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, university
leaders, parents and friends of the University. The position requires
effective decision-making, consultative problem solving, creative
management, embracing of new technology, and a high level of energy,
dedication, and passion for the future of design.
The Head must be able to represent Carnegie Mellon Design to the outside
world, advocate for design at the university level, and speak clearly to
constituents within the College of Fine Arts. The Head should have a
visionary approach to design research and the education of designers.
The ideal candidate will bring to the position a strong professional
background, excellent management skills, the proven ability to gain and
manage resources, and a record of successful leadership. Evidence of
visionary thinking and the highest standards of design excellence are
essential.
Excellence in design may be demonstrated through the proven track record of
an inspired practitioner and/or teacher, researcher, and administrator. The
individual should have potential for teaching, research and professional
activities at the rank of Tenured Full Professor.
Review of applications begins December 15, 2008 until position is filled for
an optimal start date of July 1, 2009.
Interested candidates should submit a statement of teaching, research,
and/or professional activities, reasons for wanting to join our School,
current curriculum vitae, and names of five references with contact
information. A portfolio may be requested at a later date. Mail your package
to:
Susanne Slavick
Chair, Head Search Committee
School of Design, MMCH 110
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Electronic submissions or inquiries via email to: [log in to unmask]
The School of Design offers a BFA in Industrial Design and in Communication
Design. We offer a Master of Design in Interaction Design and in
Communication Planning and Information Design, a Masteršs in Product
Development, and a Ph.D. in Design. We have formal degree arrangements and
strong relationships with many units on campus, including the Departments of
English and Mechanical Engineering, the Tepper School of Business, and the
Human Computer Interaction Institute. For more information, visit us at
www.design.cmu.edu. Carnegie Mellon University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.
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Deborah Wilt
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
School of Design, MMC 110
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.268.2828 p
412.268.3088 f
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