Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor or Lecturer - Interior Architecture & Design; Department of Visual Arts & Design

The University of North Alabama’s College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering invites applications for a full-time appointment in Interior Architecture and Design as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications. This position is expected to begin in Fall 2025. The program holds accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The essential duties of this position will include teaching a standard teaching load of studio and lecture classes; developing instructional materials, advising and mentoring students; developing a strong research and creative scholarship portfolio which includes curriculum development and ongoing scholarly work that incorporates undergraduate students (Assistant Professor only); take an active role in program assessment; maintain knowledge of current trends in the field; be committed to the engagement and recruitment of students; active participation in student advisement; providing service at the department, college, and/or university level(s); support the University’s mission by acting as an ambassador of the program and department; and be willing to work as a collegial team member as well as a community resource when appropriate.

Applicants for the Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., M.Arch or equivalent) in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field. This individual should demonstrate a strong potential for scholarly or creative work, evidence of effective teaching, a background in professional practice and/or research in interior architecture and design. NCIDQ certification is preferred or willingness and ability to obtain such at the time of/or after appointment. Familiarity with CIDA accreditation guidelines is required.

Applicants for the Lecturer position must hold a master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline. Preference may be given to candidates that have: significant professional work experience in the field of interior design; proficiency in free-hand sketching, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and rendering programs; LEED-accredited or WELL-certified.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4832901/tenure-track-assistant-professor-or-non-tenure-tracklecturer-interior-archit. Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application. In addition, official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.

Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student’s name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.

If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.