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Industrial Design Lecturer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lecturer, Sr.

Troy, NY · On-site

$69K - $96K/yr

Faculty Job Summary: (Troy, New York) As a Senior Lecturer in the Industrial and Systems ... Analysis and design of work and workplace. Topics covered include human-machine systems, ergonomics ...

Lecturer

Denver, CO · On-site

$5.8K - $6.5K/mo

The University of Colorado Denver, College of Engineering, Design and Computing, seeks individuals ... research or industrial experience in a related discipline are preferred. • A professional ...

Lecturer

Denver, CO

$5.8K - $6.5K/mo

College of Engineering, Design and Computing Dean's Office. Department of Biomedical Engineering ... Candidates with research or industrial experience in a related discipline are preferred. A ...

... industrial design, UX/UI, motion, interaction, brand, and service design. • Partnering with AI ... Learn Robotics is an upcoming webapp for lecturers and instructors of robotics courses at the ...

... vibrations, biomechanics, design optimization, smart materials and structures, precision ... industrial interaction and collaboration. The mission of the MAE department is to be a flagship ...

... vibrations, biomechanics, design optimization, smart materials and structures, precision ... industrial interaction and collaboration. The mission of the MAE department is to be a flagship ...

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How much do industrial design lecturer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for industrial design lecturer in the United States is $62,646.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $73,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an industrial design lecturer?

Industrial Design Lecturers are educators who teach courses related to industrial design at colleges, universities, or art schools. They guide students in developing skills for designing products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, often blending art, engineering, and business concepts. These lecturers typically have professional experience in industrial design and may also conduct research or consult within the field. Their role includes delivering lectures, supervising studio work, and inspiring creativity and innovation among students.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an industrial design lecturer?

To thrive as an Industrial Design Lecturer, you need a solid academic background in industrial design or a related field, practical industry experience, and often a master's or doctoral degree. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and learning management systems is typically required, along with a strong teaching portfolio. Excellent communication, mentorship, and creative problem-solving skills are essential to effectively engage students and foster innovation. These skills ensure lecturers can bridge theory and practice, inspire future designers, and deliver relevant, up-to-date instruction in a dynamic educational environment.

What challenges do industrial design lecturers face when balancing teaching, research, and industry engagement?

Industrial Design Lecturers often juggle multiple responsibilities, including preparing lectures, mentoring students, conducting research, and maintaining active relationships with industry partners. Balancing these demands can be challenging, especially during periods of curriculum development or when managing collaborative projects. Effective time management and clear communication with both academic colleagues and industry contacts are essential. Many institutions support lecturers with resources for professional development and flexible scheduling to help manage these competing priorities.

What is the difference between Industrial Design Lecturer vs Industrial Designer?

AspectIndustrial Design LecturerIndustrial Designer
Required CredentialsTypically a master's degree or higher in industrial design or related fieldsBachelor's or master's degree in industrial design or related disciplines
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, classrooms, studiosDesign studios, manufacturing companies, client sites
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, design schoolsDesign firms, manufacturing companies, freelance projects

While both roles require a background in industrial design, an Industrial Design Lecturer primarily teaches students in academic settings, focusing on education and research. An Industrial Designer works in practical environments, creating and developing products for real-world application. The roles differ mainly in their focus—education versus product development—though both share foundational design skills and knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Industrial Design Lecturer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,646 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Industrial and Systems Engineering Lecturer Pool

San José State University

San Jose, CA • On-site

$8.5K - $10K/mo

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Industrial and Systems Engineering Lecturer Pool

Apply now Job no: 533013
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Jose
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Engineering


Department Summary
The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department (ISE) at SJSU has established a firm goal to provide a high-quality education to its students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers classroom instruction by the best-qualified faculty, hands-on experience in industry-sponsored state-of-the-art laboratories, and opportunities for industry internships. The Department has over 200 undergraduate and 340 graduate students.

Students in Industrial and Systems degree programs learn through our hands-on and practice-oriented curricula to prepare for professional careers in subject areas such as:  supply chain, operations research and data analytics, engineering management, human factors, and quality engineering. They have opportunities to work with ISE faculty and industry sponsors to design and test processes and systems in their capstone project experiences. The ISE Department website is at: https://ise.sjsu.edu/
Brief Description of Duties

Lecturers are expected to teach their courses effectively; to maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with University Policy; and to cooperate with the department in the peer-review process. Lecturers are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Department Chair for clarification of University policies and department practices with respect to grading, testing, textbooks, office hours, curriculum goals, disability accommodations, academic integrity, etc.

All Faculty should be organizing their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), the official LMS provided for the SJSU community. All classes at SJSU, whether online or not, must be anchored in the Canvas platform to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their classes. You will have access to this system prior to the semester start date.

Candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

  • Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
  • All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Required Qualifications

  • A degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a closely related degree relevant to the course assignment
  • Knowledge of the subject matter in the area assigned for teaching demonstrated through relevant professional experience
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population through cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
  • Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959
L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481
L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431
L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Employment Conditions

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world-San Jose State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San Jose State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

San Jose State enrolls more than 36,000 students - many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

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