Dear colleagues,
The School of Design at Université Laval in Quebec City invits applicants for 1 Tenure Track, Assistant professor position for its undergraduate program in product design.
https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emploi/HCM/1621/emplois-professeurs
General information
More than a school, Université Laval is an entire community in the heart of Quebec City, a complete university recognized for its culture of excellence both in teaching and research.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Our product design program provides solid training in product development (from design to manufacture) as well as the implementation of services that supports them. It promotes a thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, environmental, social, economic, ethical and aesthetic considerations in product development. The program aims to develop a strong empathic attitude towards the human problems involved in design.
Product design is entrepreneurial in nature, as it offers new products and/or services that are often the basis for innovative and particularly fruitful business strategies. Thus, an important feature of the program is the integration of competence in terms of user knowledge (ethnographic design) and management/entrepreneurship. The program thus aims to develop relevant and responsible contributions to the development of society.
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
The bachelor’s degree in product design is attached to the School of Design, which also offers undergraduate and graduate programs in 2D-3D animation, graphic design, interaction design and design and entrepreneurship. Facilities include state-of-the-art workshops and laboratories with the School of Art.
Located in the heart of the Saint-Roch neighbourhood in historic Quebec City, the School of Design offers an inspiring working environment, in interaction with networks and technological, artistic and cultural partners: artist centres, galleries, workshops and theatres.
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
The bachelor’s program in product design is structured around five domains of knowledge.
1. Design, i. e. the knowledge of the design and design thinking culture, its foundations and related concepts in the creation, production, manufacture and consumption of products and services.
2. Ethnography, i. e. the recognition and interpretation of concerns of users, beneficiaries or citizens, and of the social and cultural context in which they live and evolve in order to design products and services that are meaningful, adequate, pertinent and of value
3. Creativity, i. e. the generation of new ideas leading to innovation and the development of skills that promote originality and quality in the creation process.
4. Management/entrepreneurship, i. e. the acquisition of knowledge and management skills required to stimulate entrepreneurship, business development and the promotion and development of new products and services.
5. Technical and professional knowledge, i. e. the acquisition of technical skills and scientific concepts (properties of materials, prototyping, adapted processing methods, manufacturing production, eco-design) and the methods of representation and visual communication (CAD software, drawings) required for the practice of design.
The candidate must demonstrate competence and experience in one of the program’s fields of specialization, as well as proven research interest in any of the relevant areas of knowledge. He or she will be required to develop a research program and apply for grants to address issues and insights that will allow the School of Design to stand out as a leader in the broader field of design culture.
• A candidate profile is particularly sought after to complement the existing team: in the foundations of design and visual and formal language (basic design) integrating theoretical and practical knowledge in brand image, semantics and aesthetic analysis of products and in the process of creations and creativity. A strong proven background in freehand drawing skills, expertise and theory, as well as representation tools such as 2D virtual representations and 3D modelling would constitute an asset as well as knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Applications more oriented towards manufacturing technologies (3D printing, ubiquitous objects) may also be considered.
Job Description
• Involvement in the development of the product design program
• Teaching product design at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels
• Research and publications in design, participations in conferences
• Involvement in the academic and administrative life of the School of Design
Selection criterias
Ph. D. completed or about to be completed in the field of design accompanied by a recognized practice or, exceptionally, a master’s degree with a best practice in design of more than ten years. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate a high international profile or an exceptional management career among the largest design firms in Canada or abroad.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate an excellent record in the fields of research and teaching or practice and teaching. Peer-recognized publications and research will demonstrate the candidate’s excellence in research and university teaching. The candidate will demonstrate best practice by winning prestigious scholarships, awards and competitions in the field of design, writing in scholarly or technical publications as an author, and participating as a speaker at conferences and for prestigious juries. The candidate will be required to demonstrate that he or she can articulate and promote the program's philosophy, it's values, it's orientations and all five of it's knowledge domains.
Specifically, the candidate must demonstrate that he or she has:
• Experience in university teaching in product design (practical and theoretical);
An ability to undertake a research program and grant applications based on or complementary to the program’s areas of knowledge;
Mastery of written and spoken French (the University offers candidates who cannot fully meet this requirement the possibility of taking training to acquire and/or perfect their knowledge of French);
International experience and knowledge of contemporary design issues;
A very good knowledge of English
Hiring and treatment Conditions
Salary according to the current collective agreement.
Candidature
The application package must include: A curriculum vitae, a letter of intent showing how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, outlining his or her design philosophy and how he or she intends to contribute to the development of the program and research; three sealed letters of recommendation addressed to the Director of the School of Design, a file containing information on projects carried out, publications, students’ work or syllabus. A portfolio of professional achievements in design is required. The complete file in digital format must be sent to:
Michel Fleury, Director
School of Design
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Application deadline: 15-01-2018
Job starting date: 23-04-2018
Valuing diversity, Université Laval encourages all qualified individuals to apply-particularly women, visible and ethnic minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities-but priority will be given to Canadians and Canadian permanent residents.
Caroline Gagnon, Ph.D.
Directrice de programme | Baccalauréat en design de produits
Professeure agrégée
École de design
Édifice La Fabrique
Université Laval
295, boulevard Charest est, Local 2200M
Québec (Québec) G1K 3G8
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