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The Industrial Design Programs at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design and Engineering (CADE), invite applications for a full-time, 9-month, Visiting Assistant Professor in industrial design beginning in Fall 2026. This is a one-year, closed-end appointment.
We seek a colleague who approaches industrial design as a profession based in integration of technology, human needs, and aesthetics, and whose practice is diverse enough to successfully teach the diversity of projects found in undergraduate capstone-year courses. The candidate is expected to teach Senior Capstone (Design 7 and 8), as well as Ergonomic Studies and Materials and Processes for Manufacturing courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
About the Position:
The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- Teaching comprehensive design process, from research through manufacturability and portfolio, in undergraduate capstone studios.
- Integrating and conveying the design value in technical elements of design, including cognitive and physical ergonomics and understanding the influence of available materials and processes on part design and manufacturing implementation.
While technical competency is expected, this is not an engineering position. We welcome applicants from design practice.
Qualifications
Required:
- A professional bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
- Demonstrated expertise in technical and comprehensive industrial design and product development.
- Teaching experience and/or significant professional experience relevant to the position.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching integrated design studios and technical industrial design courses.
- Evidence of design excellence, professional practice, research, or shipped work.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and practice-based education.
- Experience integrating digital tools, fabrication, and visualization into teaching.
Application Procedures:
A portfolio of scholarly inquiry and/or outstanding design work is required, and a trajectory of critical inquiry aligned with the program’s design approach and core values is highly desired. Candidates should have demonstrated successful collaboration and innovation in teaching or practice and must be qualified by education and experience to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Interested candidates should submit online application/CV; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0033480.
Interested candidates must also submit the following via email to Ms. Melissa Raffel: melissa.raffel@jefferson.edu
- Letter of Application: We request a statement that provides an overview of the candidate’s interest in the position relative to their experience and goals.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio of Teaching, Research and/or Professional Work (15-page maximum)
- Names and Contact Information for Three (3) References
Questions should be sent to the program director, Tod Corlett, tod.corlett@Jefferson.edu.
The preferred submission deadline for materials is July 31, 2026. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
The Industrial Design Programs at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design and Engineering (CADE), invite applications for a full-time, 9-month, Visiting Assistant Professor in industrial design beginning in Fall 2026. This is a one-year, closed-end appointment.
We seek a colleague who approaches industrial design as a profession based in integration of technology, human needs, and aesthetics, and whose practice is diverse enough to successfully teach the diversity of projects found in undergraduate capstone-year courses. The candidate is expected to teach Senior Capstone (Design 7 and 8), as well as Ergonomic Studies and Materials and Processes for Manufacturing courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
About the Position:
The primary responsibilities for this position are:
- Teaching comprehensive design process, from research through manufacturability and portfolio, in undergraduate capstone studios.
- Integrating and conveying the design value in technical elements of design, including cognitive and physical ergonomics and understanding the influence of available materials and processes on part design and manufacturing implementation.
While technical competency is expected, this is not an engineering position. We welcome applicants from design practice.
Qualifications
Required:
- A professional bachelor’s degree in industrial design.
- Demonstrated expertise in technical and comprehensive industrial design and product development.
- Teaching experience and/or significant professional experience relevant to the position.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching integrated design studios and technical industrial design courses.
- Evidence of design excellence, professional practice, research, or shipped work.
- Interest in interdisciplinary and practice-based education.
- Experience integrating digital tools, fabrication, and visualization into teaching.
Application Procedures:
A portfolio of scholarly inquiry and/or outstanding design work is required, and a trajectory of critical inquiry aligned with the program’s design approach and core values is highly desired. Candidates should have demonstrated successful collaboration and innovation in teaching or practice and must be qualified by education and experience to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Interested candidates should submit online application/CV; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0033480.
Interested candidates must also submit the following via email to Ms. Melissa Raffel: melissa.raffel@jefferson.edu
- Letter of Application: We request a statement that provides an overview of the candidate’s interest in the position relative to their experience and goals.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio of Teaching, Research and/or Professional Work (15-page maximum)
- Names and Contact Information for Three (3) References
Questions should be sent to the program director, Tod Corlett, tod.corlett@Jefferson.edu.
The preferred submission deadline for materials is July 31, 2026. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Philadelphia University
Primary Location Address
3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Align your portfolio with U.S. standards
Convert your design documentation to U.S. customary units and formats before applying. Host employers in manufacturing and product development evaluate CAD files, tolerance specs, and drawing standards that differ significantly from metric-based engineering environments abroad.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year and have relevant work experience, you qualify as a Trainee. Applying to host employers under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by design engineering job titles and identify U.S. host employers who have structured training programs compatible with J-1 visa requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the employer context already fits what a designated sponsor needs to approve your placement.
Request a formal training plan from your host
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing the DS-2019. Ask your host employer early whether their engineering team has drafted this document before, since first-time hosts often underestimate the specificity required by the sponsor organization.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Design Engineer positions funded by a government or international organization, or in fields on the Skills List for your home country, can trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require that compensation meet minimum levels set by the host's location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the prevailing wage for Design Engineer positions in the relevant metro area before your host finalizes your offer letter.
Design Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Design Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in an engineering degree program, the Intern category applies and allows up to 12 months of practical training with a U.S. host employer. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the right fit and allows up to 18 months, with a possible 12-month extension in some cases.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Design Engineer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status and monitor your program compliance throughout. The engineering firm where you work is the host employer, not the sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to support the placement and a designated sponsor willing to issue the DS-2019 for that placement.
Can a Design Engineer on a J-1 visa work on proprietary or classified projects?
This is a practical issue many engineering host employers raise late in the process. J-1 exchange visitors are not eligible for security clearances, which can exclude you from certain defense, aerospace, or government-contract projects. Discuss the scope of your assigned work with the host employer before accepting, since restrictions on project access can affect whether the training plan meets your sponsor's program requirements.
How do I find U.S. engineering employers who will support a J-1 placement?
Most engineering firms are unfamiliar with the J-1 Trainee or Intern structure, so finding employers already open to it matters. Migrate Mate lets you search design engineering roles and identify host employers whose program structures are compatible with J-1 requirements, saving you from cold-pitching companies that have no experience navigating the training plan approval process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Design Engineers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for engineering disciplines, or if your J-1 program was funded by a government or international organization. If triggered, you must return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation is affected before you finalize your host employer agreement.