Lecturer in Design History - Online

Lecturer in Design History - Online

Position Title:

Lecturer in Design History – Online (Non‑Tenure Track) – Rank 3/4 Lecturer in Applied Design

Location:

Boone, NC (fully remote). Type of position: ¾ time (.75) appointment, 9 months per year.

Posting Number: 083371 (FA00533P).
Search Chair: Garner Dewey –
Email: deweygg. Posting Date: 02/19/2026 – Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. Application review begins: 03/19/2026.

• A terminal degree in Interior Design or a design‑related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M.Arch., or equivalent) or an M.A. or Ph.D. in art or design history.
  ABD consideration: ABD with evidence of defense by July 31 (fall hire) or November 30 (spring hire) is considered.
  No ABD consideration: only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated specialization in any period of design history including interior design, architecture and furniture design.
• College‑level teaching experience at the TA level or beyond.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, especially with online classes.
• Knowledge of current trends in the fields of design history.
• Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of varied backgrounds and demographics.
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches centering overlooked or marginalized histories are particularly welcome.

• Lead, develop, and teach online courses for the Department of Applied Design, including design history surveys and history of interior design and architecture surveys.
• Participate in providing course materials and sample work for NASAD and CIDA accreditation.
• Actively engage in teaching and student development.
• Teaching load: three courses per semester (9 credit hours).

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is non‑tenure track.

Required documents:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Untested undergrad transcript (Unofficial, no password protected)
• Untested graduate transcript (Unofficial, no password protected)
• List of references with contact information
• Sample syllabus

Optional documents:

• Untested doctoral transcript (Unofficial, no password protected)