Assistant Professor of Interior Design

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Belmont University. Employment Type Faculty Internal Job Category Tenure Track (Faculty) Full-Time Department Interior Design Hours N/A Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The O’More College of Architecture and Design, department of Interior Design at Belmont University, is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning January 2026. The Interior Design program is within the O’More College of Architecture and Design (CAD. Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Primary duty will be preparing class content and educational experiences for teaching undergraduate Interior Design courses – with preference given to candidates capable of integrating current and advancing technology in the process and production of design. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly and/or creative activity, recruitment and retention efforts, and college and university service. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements but are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please submit all materials by Nov.15 The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Required Qualifications: • Terminal degree in Interior Design or closely related field • Professional experience in teaching at a college-level For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character; Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim. Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: • Form diverse leaders of character; • Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service; • And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study. • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught. • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques. • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity. • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students. • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software. • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading. • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Required Education Terminal degree in Interior Design or closely related field. Required Experience Professional experience in teaching at a college-level and/or design in the field. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.