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Assistant Professor, Interior Design, Non-tenure Track

High Point University
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

High Point, NC 27260, US

Salary

$36,000 - $43,200 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Department of Interior Design, Furnishing, and Fashion Design at High Point University is seeking a non-tenure-track assistant professor to enhance its Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program.
  • Candidates must possess a terminal degree in interior design or a related discipline, along with some teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • The position requires the intention to obtain NCIDQ Certification and emphasizes strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include a PhD in a relevant discipline and LEED AP certification, as well as practitioner experience in interior design.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026, with ongoing screening until the position is filled.
The Department of Interior Design, Furnishing, and Fashion Design is housed in the dynamic School of Arts and Design at High Point University. The interior design program is NASAD and CIDA accredited. The department is expanding and requires the addition of a new non-tenure-track assistant professor to help us deliver innovative, rigorous Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. The department also offers a minor in Visual Merchandising Design, and students greatly benefit from the school’s relationship with the High Point Market, the largest furniture market in the world. The department houses a tech lab and a Center for Innovation makerspace. We are committed to integrating technology with creativity, and we are looking to add enthusiastic, energetic faculty to help us realize our vision.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  

  • Terminal degree in interior design or related discipline  
  • At least one degree must be in interior design or architecture  
  • Some experience teaching at the college/university level  
  • NCIDQ Certification intention  
  • Be a good communicator, collaborator and team player who can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, extraordinary environment  

  

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:  

  • PhD in relevant discipline  
  • LEED AP or similar certification  
  • Some practitioner experience in interior design  

  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Teach undergraduate studio and/or lecture courses in design communication, building technologies, merchandising and/or studio design.   
  • Revit and Adobe Suite capabilities.  
  • Participate in departmental and university service   
  • Actively engage with the design community to elevate our programs  
  • Participate in innovative teaching and curriculum development and assessment  

  

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

To ensure consideration, completed application packages must be received by March 1 2026; however, screening continues until position is closed. To apply, please submit the following:  

  • Letter of intent and teaching philosophy;  
  • Curriculum vitae;  
  • Portfolio of student and/or professional work (PDF of 10-12 PowerPoint slides for each (maximum) shared via OneDrive or the HPU HR website;  
  • Graduate school transcript (unofficial acceptable at time of application);  
  • Names, addresses and relationships of three references; including email and phone numbers. One referent must be familiar with your teaching abilities.  

For more information regarding this position please contact Jane Nichols, Chair and Associate Professor at jnichols@highpoint.edu.




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