Assistant Professor, Interior Design, Non-tenure Track

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.