Assistant Professor, Interior Design

Samford University’s School of the Arts, Department of Architecture & Interior Design invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment and a multi-disciplinary department to apply for the Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities include: • teaching undergraduate and graduate level studio and lecture courses; • working with the department chair and faculty team to earn and maintain NAAB accreditation status and maintain CIDA accreditation status; • productively engaging in research and/or creative scholarship with output in publications and/or exhibitions of work; • collaboration with department faculty and students in cross-listed courses, studios, and projects; • participating in curriculum development, accreditation, and marketing of programs; • providing service to the department, school, and university; • and active involvement with industry and/or relevant professional associations/organizations. About Samford University Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford (samford.edu) is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. The department is currently comprised of seven full-time faculty members and offers a BFA in Interior Design and an accelerated 5-year Master of Architecture degree. To apply, submit one PDF file comprised of: • a letter of interest; • a curriculum vitae; • a statement of teaching philosophy; • a description of research interest; • an application for faculty position (see below); • the faculty applicant Christian mission statement (see below); • and a list of three professional references with contact information.