Assistant Professor of Interior Design

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Interior Design. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to scholarship, and engage in service to the program and profession.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, developing a teaching and scholarly agenda, and maintaining an active professional practice aligned with CIDA accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: relevant graduate degree in Interior Design or closely related field.
• MS/MA in Interior Design, or M.Arch, or a terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDES) in Interior Design.
• Evidence of professional design experience in interior design.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in Interior Design program.
• Develop teaching portfolio and a scholarly research agenda.
• Mentor students and contribute service to program, college, university, and profession.

Skills

NCIDQ certification

CAD software proficiency

Professional networks

Teaching experience

Education

MS/MA in Interior Design

M.Arch

Terminal degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

The College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Assistant Professor in Interior Design. The position is a tenure track position. Salary commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will bring substantial expertise in human-centered design and/or evidence-based design with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional practice in Interior Design.

Candidates’ expertise is informed by current and emerging practices in interior design. They will teach undergraduate and graduate students in the interior design program, connecting professional experience and scholarship with practice-based learning. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a teaching portfolio and a creative/scholarly research agenda in interior design supported by regional and national recognition. The interior design program at the University of North Texas is Council of Interior Design Accreditation, CIDA, accredited.

The workload assignment covering teaching, scholarship and service will follow the college’s standard workload for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. In addition, responsibilities include mentoring students, and contributing service to the interior design program, college, university, and profession. Successful hires will maintain an active program of professional practice, professional development, and scholarship appropriate to a clinical position.

Review of applicants will begin in fall 2026 and will continue until the position posting is closed.

Interior Design Program

The Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited Interior Design program is housed in the Design Department within the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD). There are approximately 240 Interior Design Majors; the program graduates an average of 40 BFA candidates annually.

The Interior Design program is a studio-strong program and emphasizes the fusion of technology, research, aesthetics and practical skills through interdisciplinary experiences. Maximizing our proximity to Dallas, a regional market center for interior design, we educate creative, informed and employable designers within the context of an active and supportive professional community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant graduate degree. MS/MA in Interior Design, or M.Arch, or a terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDES) in Interior Design or a closely related field at time of appointment and,


• Evidence of professional design experience in interior design

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of creative/scholarly work across commercial sectors such as office, healthcare, hospitality design.


• College-level teaching experience as an instructor of record.


• A National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certificate or commitment to achieve NCIDQ certification during the tenure probationary period.


• Proficiency in computer aided design software.


• Active engagement in professional networks and professional associations representing interior design and the built environment.

Start Date: August 2027

Required Documents

• Letter of intent/ Cover Letter: Describe your professional and scholarly qualifications, goals for continued professional and scholarly growth, and the contributions you would bring to the program and college.


• Curriculum vitae


• Statement of teaching philosophy


• Teaching Portfolio: PDF or website link featuring up to 20 examples of student work demonstrating outcomes from courses you have taught and description of project parameters for the submitted images.


• Professional Portfolio: PDF or website link featuring up to 20 examples of professional work and description of project parameters for the images.


• Statement of research interests


• References: Names and contact information for three professional/ academic references.


• Official Transcripts: From all institutions where degrees were earned.