Assistant Professor - Interior Architecture and Design

Mount Mary University seeks a dynamic individual to contribute to the realization of our Mission through the role of a faculty position in the Interior Architecture & Design Program to begin in the Fall 2024 semester. The program is interested in candidates who have a passion for teaching and an interest in developing and participating in program, University, and industry organizations and events. Primary Responsibilities • Teach a full-time, 12 credit hours per semester teaching load of classes in content areas including entry-level and advanced design studio courses, design topic specific courses, software and technology, and senior capstone project research and career development • Engage in a program of research and/or creative scholarship, leading to collaborative projects in the program and other University or industry partners • Demonstrate effective, student-centered teaching across a range of course offerings • Advise and mentor students as a faculty advisor • Work collaboratively with others to develop curriculum, recruit students, launch new initiatives and represent the program to internal and external audiences • Assist in the CIDA process by preparing written documents and assess, assemble, organize student work. Skills and Experience • Master's degree in an interior-related discipline required (a terminal degree in interior design or closely related field (Ph.D, Master of Interior Design, M.Arch, MFA, MBA, or foreign equivalent) or progress toward a terminal degree is required for a tenure-track appointment; applicants without a terminal degree but with a significant record of professional achievement will be considered for a non-tenure track or professor of practice appointment) • Relevant experience in interior design and/or architecture related fields • NCDIQ certification or within one year of employment • A minimum of three years of teaching experience in higher education strongly preferred • Evidence of scholarly/creative activities • Excellent writing, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills required • Exhibits professionalism, integrity and ethics at all times • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups, facilitate group process and foster collaborative decision-making • Outstanding presentation skills; must be able to communicate and interact with students, employees, donors, accrediting bodies, partners and alumni • Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence; experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds • Proficiency in Enscape, Revit, AutoCAD and Sketch-up. Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion.