Assistant or Associate Professor, Interior Design Mount Royal University

Interior Designers of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Calgary is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor for the Department of Interior Design. The successful candidate will teach courses in design theory and studio practices, engaging with students and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture and have significant professional experience. Familiarity with design software and a passion for teaching are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in professional interior design practice.
• NCIDQ certification or ability to achieve it within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in the Bachelor of Interior Design.
• Focus on Design & Precedent and Studio courses.

Skills

Interior Design Theory

Sustainable Design

Engagement with Students

Education

Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

REVIT

SketchUp

Job description

The Department of Interior Design in the Faculty of Arts at Mount Royal University invites applications for one tenurable position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, which will commence July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will teach various courses in the Bachelor of Interior Design, with an initial focus on Design & Precedent (design theory, materials, human factors) and Studio. Additional courses may include Professional Practice, Tools (graphic communications and technology) and Systems (codes, standards, lighting, acoustics, construction detailing)

The successful applicant will have the following :

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture (or related area). Preference will be given to candidates with an academic credential in Interior Design.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in professional interior design practice (or related field).
• Professional knowledge of, and experience with, interior design theory, colour and design, material specification, lighting, building codes, sustainable design, and a basic understanding of interior building systems.
• Experience and familiarity across multiple areas of practice, including a broad range of project types and scales, and the ability to apply design knowledge to classroom and studio environments.
• A demonstrated passion for design and a keen interest in engaging with students, colleagues and practitioners.
• NCIDQ certification or the ability to achieve it within the first year of employment.
• Currency and competency in relevant design software, such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, REVIT, and SketchUp.

In addition, any of the following would be assets :

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Certification in LEED AP and / or WELL Building Standards.
• Experience in curriculum development, pedagogy and assessment (including creating lectures, learning activities and assignments).
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with non-Western design traditions, Indigenous ways of understanding space and land, and / or design for social agency.

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