Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) · 1 week ago
Department Head of Media Arts, Design, and Technology (MADT)
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is seeking a Department Head of Media Arts, Design, and Technology (MADT) to provide academic and administrative leadership while fostering collaboration among faculty, students, and staff. This role involves guiding faculty, overseeing academic programs, managing budgets, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Guide faculty and students in a shared vision; collaborate across disciplines; represent the department on the College Administrative Council and other university bodies; and serve as liaison between department, college, and university
Serve as senior faculty advisor to students; teach approximately six (6) credit hours per year; oversee faculty assignments, annual reviews, and mentorship for reappointment, promotion, and tenure
Manage the B.A. in Design Studies, B.A./M.A. in Media Arts, Design and Technology; oversee curriculum, course scheduling, and long-term academic planning; lead external review processes
Support interdisciplinary initiatives and doctoral programs; advise the Dean on faculty appointments; manage departmental budgets; and assist in alumni relations, fundraising, and donor stewardship
Promote diversity, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration in research, teaching, and engagement across the college and university
The Department Head of MADT and the Dean work in a mutually supportive partnership, maintaining open communication to advance college goals, implement policies, and foster innovation while sustaining program strengths
Qualification
Required
PhD/Doctoral Degree or terminal design degree (MFA, MAD, MArch, MID, MGD, MLA)
Academic administrative leadership experience
Credentials must support appointment at the rank of full professor
Experience and/or background in visual production, animation, game design and development, and interactive data visualization
A significant research, exhibition and/or publication record
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional experience relevant to design fields held in the department
Demonstration of excellence in effective teaching
Preferred
Professional licensure, if appropriate
Has received tenure in an accredited related program
Experience working with advisory boards and maintaining strong relationships with alumni and donors
Experience with extramural funding for research and/or funding that supports creative scholarship
Experience with program accreditation
Company
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Formed in 2001, the Design Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of IDSA.
Founded in 1965
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jerry Layne, CAE
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
ASUS Computer International
2025-10-20
2025-09-20
2025-09-19
Company data provided by crunchbase