Interior Design Assistant Professor
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date indicated in the posting. For positions listed as Open Until Filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Special Instructions
A complete application includes:
- A letter of application addressing minimal qualifications and areas of interests
- Current vitae
- Copy of transcripts
- Complete contact information of three professional references
- Portfolio of student work from classes you have taught (not to exceed 9MB)
- A portfolio of professional design work and/or scholarly/creative endeavors
Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
Posting Details
Position Title
Interior Design Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Assistant/Associate
Position Number
016531
VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department
Applied Design - 265310
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, North Carolina
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M. Arch., or equivalent) with a minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture, and the following qualifications:
- Expertise in software including: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)
A demonstrated specialization in three or more of the following areas: Codes and standards, construction documentation and detailing, materials and finishes, environmentally sensitive design, healthy design, collaboration, human-centered design, ergonomics, human factors, or design technologies.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following software programs: Bluebeam, 20/20, 3D Studio Max, ProWalker GPU, Procreate, Morpholio, Twinmotion, V-ray, SU Podium.
- Expertise in one or more of the following interior design project types: Residential, Workplace, Healthcare, Education, and/or Government/Civic.
- Evidence of successful college/university teaching experience.
- NCIDQ certification, or ability to earn within two years. LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
- Engagement with the interior design profession, professional organizations, and/or experience in professional practice.
- Experience with CIDA accreditation review
License/Certification Required
While not required, NCIDQ certification, LEED, and/or WELL Accredited Professionals are of interest.
Description of the Department or Unit
The Interior Design Program is a four-year, professional degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. The program balances theoretical and pragmatic approaches delivered through a combination of lecture and studio courses. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Environmental responsibility in design is a focus of the program and is woven holistically throughout the curriculum. The program has consistently earned top honors in national and international competitions such as the PAVE retail competition and the NEWH Green Voice Design Competition. Alumni work in all aspects of the interior design profession—primarily in the Southeast and East Coast as well as nationally and internationally.
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD-accredited undergraduate majors with nearly 400 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping facilities, computer labs, and designated classrooms. Applied Design’s 18 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assistant Professor
Faculty are required to meet expectations in teaching and student development, scholarly and creative endeavors, and academic and professional service.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- teaching courses in the Interior Design program
- participating in program development, CIDA accreditation, departmental and university committee work
- advising students
- producing an active agenda of scholarly or creative work in the field of interior design
- developing and maintaining high-quality studio resources.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position at the university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes:
- A letter of application addressing duties and qualifications
- Philosophy of teaching statement
- Current vitae
- Copy of transcripts
- Complete contact information of three professional references
- Portfolios of professional design work and student work from classes you have taught are required (not to exceed 9MB)
- A portfolio of scholarly/creative endeavors is recommended
Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
11/14/2019
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/08/2027
Search Chair Name
Jeanne Mercer-Ballard
Search Chair Email
Posting Number
FA00622P
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
- List of References with Contact Information
- Link to Portfolio
- Link to Portfolio (2)
