NuVuX is seeking a Design Education Fellow who is passionate about design, technology and education to join our team as an instructor at our partner school, The Wheeler School, in Providence, RI. In this role, you will join a unique, highly skilled cohort of fellows who lead programs at NuVuX’s growing network of partner schools around the world. 

Why NuVuX - Wheeler?

The Wheeler School is a private school in Providence, RI. NuVuX manages the makerspace on the Wheeler and leads studios across grades 9-12. The NuVuX Design Fellow teaches high school students at Wheeler exposing them to the design process, prototyping techniques, and digital fabrication.

Once here you will:

In collaboration with Wheeler staff and the NuVuX team, you will be a key resource for students and teachers in the design and execution of design projects over the course of the school year. 

• Develop and teach studios on a wide range of topics at the 9th through 12th grade level with the support of the NuVuX Team.
• Guide and mentor students throughout the design process: brainstorming, researching, prototyping, fabricating, documenting, and presenting.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the Wheeler team, experts from a diverse range of fields, as well as local organizations and partners.

All members of the team:

• Have a passion for working with high school students and teachers.
• Flourish while working collaboratively with a diverse group of people in an environment that is dynamic, critical, and wildly creative.
• Bring unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to our organization.
• Are enthusiastic and creative makers of things.
• Are lifelong learners who are excited about expanding their own knowledge and creativity.

Relevant Experience: 

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or design/tech field such as architecture, computational design, or industrial design, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in design, programming, electronics, and digital fabrication expertise.
• Strong understanding of the design and making process: brainstorming, ideating, and prototyping.
• Ability to think both conceptually and concretely about projects.
• Teaching experience.
• Strong writing and graphic communication abilities.

About NuVuX

NuVuX is an initiative developed by NuVu to bring design, creativity and innovation to schools and organizations around the world. NuVu was founded to rigorously mentor students to develop innovative approaches to real-world problems, which we believe is an essential skill set for success beyond secondary education.  Our pedagogy is founded on the principles of the architectural studio model and centers on hands-on learning-by-doing under the guidance of experts. Through multi-disciplinary projects, we help students navigate the messiness of the creative process through collaboration, iterative design and critique.

Through NuVuX, we offer a number of programs and consulting services for educators, schools and professional organizations seeking to learn, enhance or implement a practice of innovation and creativity.  NuVuX consists of multiple components that are implemented collectively for greater impact, including: program and curriculum development, onsite experts, remote support, professional development, and an online Studio Management Platform.

How do I apply?

To apply, please send a resume, design portfolio, and letter of interest to nuvux@nuvustudio.org

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