Interior Design: Professor of Practice(Teaching & Industry)

American Society of Interior Designers; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Design to begin September 1, 2027.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and liaison with industry to bring contemporary interior design practice into the classroom.

Candidates should hold an advanced degree in interior design or related field and demonstrate professional practice; experience in higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

• MS/MA/MFA/M.Arch or PhD by appointment time in Interior Design or a related field.
• Evidence of professional interior design practice is preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software (AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp).

Responsibilities

• Teach in Interior Design courses and studios.
• Mentor students in professional and career preparation.
• Engage with industry partners and design firms for collaborations.
• Lead study and travel opportunities and coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives.

Skills

Interior design professional practice

NCIDQ certification

Teaching in higher education

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

SketchUp

Education

MS/MA/MFA/M.Arch or PhD in Interior Design

Job description

Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Design to begin September 1, 2027.

The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and liaison with industry to bring contemporary interior design practice into the classroom.

Candidates should hold an advanced degree in interior design or related field and demonstrate professional practice; experience in higher education is preferred.