Title: Assistant Professor of Interior Design

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Vis Arts & Design

Department: UNT-Design-136310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

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Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Department Summary

The Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) accredited Interior Design program is housed in the Design Department within the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD). There are approximately 240 Interior Design Majors; the program graduates an average of 40 BFA candidates annually.

The Interior Design program is a studio-strong program and emphasizes the fusion of technology, research, aesthetics and practical skills through interdisciplinary experiences. Maximizing our proximity to Dallas, a regional market center for interior design, we educate creative, informed and employable designers within the context of an active and supportive professional community.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Assistant Professor in Interior Design. The position is a tenure track position. Salary commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will bring substantial expertise in human-centered design and/or evidence-based design with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and professional practice in Interior Design.

Candidates expertise is informed by current and emerging practices in interior design. They will teach undergraduate and graduate students in the interior design program, connecting professional experience and scholarship with practice-based learning. A successful candidate will be expected to develop a teaching portfolio and a creative/scholarly research agenda in interior design supported by regional and national recognition. The interior design program at the University of North Texas is Council of Interior Design Accreditation, CIDA, accredited.

The workload assignment covering teaching, scholarship and service will follow the college’s standard workload for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. In addition responsibilities include mentor students, and contribute service to the communication design program, college, university, and profession. Successful hires will maintain an active program of professional practice, professional development, and scholarship appropriate to a clinical position.

Minimum Qualifications

MS/MA in Interior Design, or M.Arch, or a terminal degree (PhD, MFA, MDES) in Interior Design or a closely related field at time of appointment and,
Evidence of professional design experience in interior design

Preferred Qualifications

A record of creative/scholarly work
Professional experience across commercial sectors such as office, healthcare, hospitality design, etc.
College-level teaching experience as an instructor of record.
A National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certificate.
Proficiency in computer aided design software.
Active engagement in professional networks and professional associations representing interior design and the built environment.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Letter of intent/ Cover Letter: Describe your professional and scholarly qualifications, goals for continued professional and scholarly growth, and the contributions you would bring to the program and college.
Curriculum vita
Statement of teaching philosophy
Teaching Portfolio: PDF or website link featuring up to 20 examples of student work demonstrating outcomes from courses you have taught and description of project parameters for the submitted images.
Professional Portfolio: PDF or website link featuring up to 20 examples of professional work and description of project parameters for the images.
Statement of research interests
References: Names and contact information for three professional/ academic references.
Official Transcripts: From all institutions where degrees were earned.

Benefits

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