Description

Due to the tremendous growth of the program, 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. Although non-tenure track, this position commences at the Assistant Professor level and is eligible salary increase with promotion to Associate and Full Professor and offers a full benefits package.

Western Carolina University is nestled in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, and only 45 minutes from Asheville, one of the premier creative and cultural centers in the southeast. Currently, the Interior Design Program at WCU has 100+ majors, a private program office and dedicated studio classrooms, with four existing faculty members. 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 (4/4) . Additionally, participation in service and faculty activities within the Interior Design Program, the school, college and university level are required. Activities may include, but are not limited to, curriculum development, recruitment and retention of students, adherence with CIDA and NASAD guidelines, and student advising. This position has no expectations/ requirements for research or scholarship.

WCU’s Interior Design Program is dynamic, interactive, and continually evolving. Per the mission of BCFPA, the Design Program pursues an innovative curriculum that aims to: develop disciplinary knowledge, establish scholarship, and integrate skills with core topics essential for the professional practice of interior design. The Interior Design Program is CIDA and NASAD accredited.

How To Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31935

Requirements

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

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

How To Apply: Apply online at https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31935

Please include the following:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• 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