2026-07-19 07:56:59
Job Title:Industrial Product Design Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor
Faculty:Faculty of Art & Design
Type of Employment: Full Time (Contract-based)
Work Location: E-JUST, New Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
Posted: 16/07/2026
Deadline of the application: 31/07/2026
Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated academic in Industrial/Product Design to join the Faculty of Art & Design. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in contemporary industrial and product design practice, digital fabrication, and design innovation, while contributing to excellence in teaching, research, and industry engagement.
The ideal candidate should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: sustainable design and innovation, inclusive and human-centred design, digital-physical integration, smart products, advanced manufacturing, computational design, or emerging design methodologies. The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and industry partners is essential.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A Ph.D. in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
Demonstrated expertise in industrial/product design theory and practice, including contemporary design methodologies and the history of industrial/product design.
Proficiency in industry-standard design software and emerging technologies, including digital modelling (preferably SolidWorks and Rhino), digital fabrication technologies (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting), additive manufacturing, and sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
Strong professional or industrial experience in industrial/product design, product development, or innovation.
An excellent record of teaching, curriculum development, and student supervision in higher education.
A strong research profile, evidenced by publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, with the potential to attract research funding and establish collaborative research initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, together with strong interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural academic environment.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and contribute to the continuous development of the Industrial/Product Design curriculum.
Deliver engaging studio-based teaching, workshops, and laboratory sessions while fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.
Supervise undergraduate design projects and postgraduate research students.
Conduct high-quality research and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals and leading international conferences.
Develop interdisciplinary research collaborations and actively pursue external research funding.
Contribute to academic advising, quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum enhancement, and other faculty and university service activities.
Establish and strengthen partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders to support collaborative projects, internships, and knowledge exchange.
Support the Faculty's mission of advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and design excellence through teaching, research, and professional engagement.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants are invited to submit the documents listed below through the application with a recent photo (PDF format):
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Research Statement
Letter of reference (two letters of reference, at least one of which should speak about the candidate’s teaching and research abilities)
For application submission inquiries, please email the web support team at web-support@ejust.edu.eg. Please quote the position in your inquiry.
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