Professor - Smart Technology and Interactive Media

Overview

The Design School, Taylor’s University is looking for a visionary Professor for a degree programme focused on the intersection of creative industries, smart home design, and immersive and interactive space design. The successful candidate will have expertise in integrating creative design with smart technologies, interactive environments, and spatial experiences across both public and private spaces .

Division : Higher Education (HE)

Department : The Design School )

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and strategic leadership in the programme, ensuring alignment with industry trends, technological advancements, and international benchmarks.
• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching and research in creative smart home design, immersive spatial experiences, and interactive environments.
• Drive the development of interdisciplinary curriculum content that integrates digital technologies such as AI, IoT, AR / VR, and interactive media into spatial design.
• Establish partnerships with industry leaders, government agencies, and international institutions to enhance the programme’s impact and visibility.
• Lead research initiatives in practice-based design innovation, smart environments, and human-centered spatial interactions.
• Mentor faculty members and students in creative research, design thinking, and industry-driven projects.
• Contribute to the faculty’s internationalisation efforts, promoting collaborations and knowledge exchange with global experts and institutions.
• Oversee accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of the programme.

Requirements

Preferred Skills and Expertise

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