Assistant or Associate Professor, Interior Design

Job Description

Interior Design Educator -Assistant or Associate Professor, 9 Month Tenure-track - Possibility of Interior Design Coordinator. Available August 2027.

Teaching areas are flexible and are determined based on department need but may include both upper- and lower-division interior design courses, both lecture- and studio-based, and design core fundamentals. Teaching responsibilities could include; design foundations and conceptual design, residential and commercial design, computer-aided design (AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Revit, SketchUp and Enscape), and making in design. Non-teaching responsibilities include advising students; assisting with departmental, college, and university activities; participating in scholarly research and/or creative activities; and the possibility of becoming the interior design coordinator with possible course release.

Program: Four-year undergraduate program accredited by CIDA and NASAD with approximately 150 majors, housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.  Students pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in interior design.  Portfolio review selection process is required for admission into upper division courses.  The department consists of nine faculty members that work together in a collegial environment that promotes discovery and learning by doing.

Facilities: Our program is in a new, state-of-the-art facility nestled within a scenic campus and a supportive academic community. The department offers exceptional resources, including spacious studios, computer labs, a resource library, a dedicated critique and lecture lab, specialized maker spaces supported by a full-time technician, and beautiful departmental and faculty offices.

Radford University is a comprehensive, coeducational state institution of approximately 8,600 students nestled in the Blueridge Mountains of the New River Valley. In addition to its inspirational natural surroundings, it is close to Virginia’s historic sites, North Carolina’s design market attractions, and important metropolitan cultural centers.

Required Qualifications

MFA, MArch or PhD in a related field required. Master’s degree in interior design with experience and licensure considered. Demonstrated teaching expertise, professional practice experience, and NCIDQ preferred. Experience with current computer presentation software (AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Revit, SketchUp and Enscape) is desirable. Experience with space planning is desirable. Must be able to use computer software programs related to the industry. NCIDQ, EDAC and/or LEED preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated teaching expertise, professional practice experience, and NCIDQ preferred. Experience with current computer presentation software (AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Revit, SketchUp and Enscape) is desirable. Experience with space planning is desirable. Must be able to use computer software programs related to the industry. NCIDQ, EDAC and/or LEED preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit with your application your application, curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, and upload the following attachments:
Reference list - provide the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.
Course syllabi with at one assignment.
Portfolio of work. Professional work provide the extent to which you were involved in the project. Student work, provide level of work and software programs utilized when appropriate.
Official transcripts will be required of all finalists prior to interview.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.