Interior Design Assistant Professor

Appalachian State University; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University seeks an Interior Design Assistant Professor to join the Applied Design Department. The position involves teaching, scholarly activity, and service, within a NASAD-accredited program that emphasizes human-centered design, sustainable practice, and professional studio experiences.

The department offers NASAD-accredited majors and extensive prototyping spaces, preparing students for professional practice and licensure pathways including NCIDQ and related credentials.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree in Interior Design or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M. Arch., or equivalent).
• Minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture.
• Evidence of successful college/university teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Interior Design program.
• Participate in program development, accreditation activities, and committees.
• Advise students and maintain an active scholarly or creative agenda.
• Develop and maintain high-quality studio resources.

Skills

Teaching experience

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

Terminal degree in Interior Design or design-related discipline

Studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

3D Studio Max

ProWalkER

Procreate

Morpholio

Twinmotion

V-ray

SU Podium

Job description

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, AutodeskAutoCAD, 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 designproject types: Residential, Workplace, Healthcare, Education,and/or Government/Civic.
• Evidence of successful college/university teachingexperience.
• NCIDQ certification, or ability to earn within two years. LEEDand/or WELL accreditation.
• Engagement with the interior design profession, professionalorganizations, and/or experience in professional practice.
• Experience with CIDA accreditation review

License/Certification Required

While not required, NCIDQ certification, LEED, and/or WELLAccredited Professionals are of interest.

Description of the Department or Unit

The Interior Design Program is a four-year, professional degreeprogram that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. Theprogram balances theoretical and pragmatic approaches deliveredthrough a combination of lecture and studio courses. The program isaccredited 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 programand is woven holistically throughout the curriculum. The programhas consistently earned top honors in national and internationalcompetitions such as the PAVE retail competition and the NEWH GreenVoice Design Competition. Alumni work in all aspects of theinterior design profession-primarily in the Southeast and EastCoast as well as nationally and internationally.

The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD-accreditedundergraduate majors with nearly 400 students: Apparel Design andMerchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furnitureand Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includesdesign studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping facilities,computer labs, and designated classrooms. Applied Design's 18tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing humanexperience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary toenvision solutions from concept to prototypes through experientiallearning. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumnioccupy diverse professional positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant ProfessorFaculty are required to meetexpectations in teaching and student development, scholarly andcreative 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 thefield 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

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