Interior Architecture: Assistant Professor & Mentor

Endicott College Office of Sustainability; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Endicott College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture to teach studio and lecture courses in the Architectural Design Studies Department for undergraduate and graduate programs.

The successful candidate will advise students, contribute to curriculum development and accreditation, engage in scholarly activity, foster internships, and participate in service to the school and college. The appointment is a 9-month teaching position focusing on student-centered pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Interior Architecture or closely related discipline.
• NCIDQ certification or ability to obtain certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Interior Architecture, with expertise in sustainable design and other areas of contemporary interior architecture practice.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrate expertise in the complete interior architecture design process, incorporating building systems and codes, and be skilled in sketching and model making.
• Interest in incorporating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), into design education and professional practice.
• Familiarity with the standards and accreditation processes of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
• Two to four years of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Three to five years of professional experience in interior architecture or interior design (healthcare design a plus).
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching, mentorship, and experiential learning in a teaching-focused institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (12 credits each semester) at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Advise up to 25 undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic mentoring and support to students.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Engage in professional development, scholarship, creative activity, research, and/or publication.
• Attend and actively participate in department, school, and college meetings.
• Contribute to service at the department, school, college, and professional levels.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate recruitment efforts, including evening and weekend admission events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Endicott College Faculty Association (ECFA) and Endicott College.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Student-centered teaching

AI in design education

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree in Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Endicott College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture to teach studio and lecture courses in the Architectural Design Studies Department for undergraduate and graduate programs.

The successful candidate will advise students, contribute to curriculum development and accreditation, engage in scholarly activity, foster internships, and participate in service to the school and college. The appointment is a 9-month teaching position focusing on student-centered pedagogy.