Assistant Professor of Practice - Interior Design

Position DescriptionThe Department of Design, in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice to begin September 2025 to join a dynamic Interior Design program. Position Description The Department of Design, in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice to begin September 2025 to join a dynamic Interior Design program. The successful applicant will contribute to the university's mission through teaching, service, and research, by serving as a faculty member in the Interior Design program. • Terminal degree (PhD, MFA) in Interior Design or a related field • Teaching experience in higher education, • Previous experience in interior design professional practice, by date of hire, either having passed the NCIDQ exam or meeting eligibility requirements to sit for it, • Experience with and competency in relevant industry-standard software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp), • WELL AP, NKBA, AAHID, or other relevant certification(s) • The candidate will be expected to teach all undergraduate course levels while providing service to the Department, the College, and the University as appropriate. Special Instructions to Applicant Please include the following documents in your application: • Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Other documents(s) directly related to required qualifications • Copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon appointment • Brief statement of teaching and research interest, examples of creative scholarship or research (i.e., publications, professional portfolio) • Portfolio of student work (teaching portfolio) • Names of and contact information for at least three professional references, at least one of which speaks to teaching experience and effectiveness.