Job Description
The Sustainable Product Design and Innovation ( SPDI ) Program at Keene State College seeks an engaging adjunct faculty member to teach one in-person course, in either of the following subject areas: Product Design Principles (introductory-level,) Product Design (upper-level,) or 3D CAD using SolidWorks (intermediate-level) for the Spring 2025 semester. We have very well-equipped prototyping, maker-oriented labs for our students to explore their interests with open-ended design projects. Classic and digital manufacturing methods are available. Course Descriptions: IISPDI -151-01 Product Design Principles Human-Centered Design: Product Design involves the interdisciplinary integration of human, ergonomic and aesthetic needs with technological and production methods to create manufactured products. Product Design Principles cover the human/object interface, product form, innovation, redesign, and sustainable design principles. Research product cases with reflective writing. Sketching and hands-on projects emphasize design methods. Lecture/Lab. SPDI -352-01 Product Design III This course is the third in the Product Design series. Specific design projects are undertaken which require an advanced knowledge of computer aided design/manufacturing. Topics include design research, ideation, design detailing, product specifications, prototype fabrication, and evaluation. Lecture/Lab. May be repeated once with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: SPDI 180, SPDI -221 and SPDI -351. SPDI -221 3-D CADD Graphic representation of objects intended for manufacturing using three-dimensional computer aided drafting software. Parametric solid modeling of parts and assemblies and creating orthographic view drawings uses SolidWorks software. Previous experience with Windows, Orthographic Drawing and 2D CAD is expected. SPDI -121 recommended prior to this course or permission of instructor. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens. At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in industrial design, product design, manufacturing engineering or related field and 3-5 years or more experience in product design or manufacturing fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in industrial design, product design, manufacturing engineering or related field. Previous teaching experience: familiarity with or ability to use learning management systems and other technology for course delivery. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.
Additional Job Information
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online: Letter of application, please indicate interest in which course(s) based on knowledge, skill sets and experience Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three references Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the college’s discretion.
