Assistant Professor of Practice - Interior Design

Assistant Professor of Practice - Interior Design

The School of Art and Design at Western Carolina University is seeking to fill a fixed term Assistant Professor of Interior Design position. This is a nine-month position in the Interior Design Program, with the ability to extend into a recurring 3 year contract, effective August 2026.

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate level studio and lecture courses, with a teaching load of 4 classes in the fall semester and 4 classes during the spring semester. Participation in service and faculty activities within the Interior Design Program, the school, college and university level are required.

Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: design fundamentals, CADD / REVIT technical expertise, construction documents, building systems, human factors, and/or commercial design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA, Master of Arts or Master of Science in Interior Design, Master of Arts or Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture, Master of Architecture, or related terminal design degree earned by the start date
• NCIDQ certification or proven eligibility to sit for NCIDQ examination
• Proficiency in Revit
• Evidence of successful teaching and/or professional practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in professional practice and teaching
• Versed in the discipline of Interior Design
• LEED, NCARB, and/or CKD/CBD certification
• Familiarity with CIDA accreditation guidelines and processes
• Professional Interior Design experience and/or other creative activities

To apply, please submit the following:

• Letter of application
• A statement outlining professional experience, proficiency in design technologies, and teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references
• E-Portfolio (of professional projects and student work from courses taught) or a link to portfolio webpage
• Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation;
National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.