Assistant Professor of Practice

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Architecture (SOA) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice (APT) position with an anticipated start date of either January 2027 or September 2027. The position focuses on Interior Design Practice and Technology. The successful candidate will teach interior design studios at the undergraduate levels, as well as required courses and elective seminars in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education, with a strong emphasis on teaching design and technical courses in immersive environments and related areas, as well as design studios. Candidates are expected to develop creative scholarship or other initiatives that advance the mission of the School of Architecture and contribute to the intellectual and professional culture of a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research) university. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Interior Design Program’s teaching, research, and service mission.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field
• Demonstrated capacity for excellence in immersive design, technical, and studio courses
• Evidence of teaching experience in architecture or interior design

Nice To Haves

• NCIDQ certification
• Creative work that engages questions of innovation, exploratory practices, and professional experience
• Record of teaching at the undergraduate level

Responsibilities

• This is a teaching-focused, APT appointment.
• The expected workload consists primarily of teaching and service.
• The standard teaching assignment is two courses per semester (2:2 load), typically consisting of interior design studios, lecture courses, seminars, or a combination thereof, depending on program needs and faculty expertise.
• Contribute to required and elective courses in interior design and related areas, with opportunities to engage interdisciplinary questions of design, human and environmental well-being, sustainability, and the broader contexts of the built environment.
• Participate in service to the Program, School, College, and University, including interdisciplinary collaboration and service across allied fields such as landscape architecture, architecture, and planning.

What This Job Offers

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