Interior Design Assistant Professor

Interior Design Assistant Professor

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Applied Design - 265310

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 (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 ProfessorFaculty 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.

Proposed Date of Hire:

Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/08/2027

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56845

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.

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