Part-Time Faculty: Design Thinking

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of DSF 203.1 Design Thinking (2.5 hours per week) for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters
• Develop and update course syllabi, lectures, projects, and student assignments
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to support student learning
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations
• Build positive rapport with students and faculty members

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in design or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience applying design thinking in a business or organizational context
• Proven track record of leading design thinking processes with clients across various industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a design consultancy or brand strategy firm
• Previous experience in mentoring students or junior professionals

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university located in the heart of New York State. The School of Design, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is dedicated to educating cultural leaders through a curriculum that thrives on critical thought, action, and self-discovery.