Assistant or Associate Professor, Interior Design

Radford University • Radford, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Radford University seeks an Interior Design Educator at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank for a nine-month, tenure-track appointment, available August 2027. Teaching areas are flexible and determined by departmental needs. Courses may include upper- and lower-division interior design, lecture and studio courses, and design core fundamentals. Possible topics include design foundations and conceptual design, residential and commercial design, computer-aided design, and making in design. The position may also include serving as Interior Design Coordinator, potentially with course release.

Non-teaching responsibilities include advising students; assisting with departmental, college, and university activities; and participating in scholarly research and/or creative activities. The Interior Design program is a four-year undergraduate program accredited by CIDA and NASAD, with approximately 150 majors pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in interior design. The department has nine faculty members and is housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

The program is located in a new facility with studios, computer labs, a resource library, a critique and lecture lab, specialized maker spaces supported by a full-time technician, and departmental and faculty offices. Radford University is a comprehensive state institution with approximately 8,600 students, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the New River Valley.

Requirements

• MFA, MArch, or PhD in a related field; a master's degree in interior design with experience and licensure will be considered.
• Ability to use computer software programs related to the industry.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Professional practice experience.
• NCIDQ; EDAC and/or LEED are also preferred.
• Experience with current computer presentation software, including AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape.
• Experience with space planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach interior design courses, potentially at both upper- and lower-division levels and in lecture and studio formats.
• Teach design core fundamentals, potentially including design foundations, conceptual design, residential and commercial design, computer-aided design, and making in design.
• Advise students.
• Assist with departmental, college, and university activities.
• Participate in scholarly research and/or creative activities.
• Possibly serve as Interior Design Coordinator, potentially with course release.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior