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Full Consideration Date:

5/4/2026

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa’s Interior Design program seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor in Interior Design position. The CIDA-accredited Interior Design program at UNI prepares students to be ethical, caring, and creative problem solvers in the interior design profession.

This position will be responsible for teaching one course in the accredited Interior Design curriculum. This three credit course INTDSGN 1065 - Design Visualization and Communication will next be taught in the Fall semester 2026, starting on August 24, 2026.

Education Requirements:

Earned bachelor's degree in interior design required.

Required Qualifications:

At least three years of experience in interior design; ability to bring practice experience into the classroom; and experience in building and maintaining relationships with industry required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in interior design or related field; NCIDQ certification or significant progress towards NCIDQ certification; LEED professional accreditation; working knowledge of hand rendering using different media; excellent graphic design skills; and demonstrated effectiveness in using teaching technologies (e.g., Blackboard) preferred.

For more information, please contact William Henninger, Search Committee Chair, at william.henninger@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by 5/4/2026 will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

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UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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