Assistant/Associate Professor, Interior Design

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Interior Design in the Department of Design, College of Visual and Performing Arts. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service in a growing program centered on human-centered design. We seek an innovative educator with terminal degree and professional experience in interior design or

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required.
• Experience in interior design or architecture."],
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Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate interior design courses.
• Develop studios and studio culture within the program.
• Contribute to scholarly activity and service to the university.

Skills

Interior design

Human-centered design

Teaching

Scholarly work

Education

Terminal degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Job description

Winthrop University, a highly ranked, public, comprehensive university, announces a search for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Interior Design. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment in the Department of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Our campus is in Rock Hill, South Carolina approximately 30 minutes from Charlotte, NC which has a thriving design market and international airport. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in and develop our new state of the art facilities for Interior Design at The Thread, a dynamic and flexible hub for learning, collaboration, and creativity, representing a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment for students, faculty, and the wider community.

This position has an August 2027 start date.Winthrop University seeks an experienced interior designer and/or architect with a terminal degree in their field, and a proven record of relevant professional experience that aligns with contemporary principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on human-centered design methodologies. They will be an innovative teacher and designer, producer of impactful creative and/or scholarly work, as well as leaders in meaningful service activities for multiple communities. We are seeking a candidate who is committed to student success, impact, and access, by fostering an environment that prioritizes excellence.

Student experiential learning happens in lecture, lab, and studio environments on our main campus, as well as at our new facility located near downtown Rock Hill, at The Thread.

• https://www.thethreadrockhill.com/