Assistant Professor of Interior Design

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 August 1, 2024. 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. Program Statement: The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Interior Design is a rigorous eight-semester, CIDA-accredited program focused on developing future leaders in our field. Engaged in design-specific learning from their first semester in the program to the last, our students learn essential communication skills, design technologies, critical and systems-thinking tools, and creative problem-solving techniques in collaborative settings. They learn to approach designing through an empathetic lens, considerate of the diverse users of the built environments to elevate the human experience within those spaces. We promote the profession, prepare for licensing and registration, and equip students to utilize evidence-based design approaches for more sustainable, equitable, and meaningful designs that have the capacity to transform. The program boasts of award-winning students that compete regularly in national competitions and win, such as the prestigious Donghia Scholarship. The students are coveted among the design community and sought-after for internships and future employment opportunities. Alumni are well-positioned and active members of the Nashville and broader design realms. The Interior Design program is situated within the O’More College of Architecture and Design (CAD), which is a creative community of architecture, fashion design, fashion merchandising, and interior design that serves its undergraduate students by providing professionally oriented, liberal arts-based education. The facilities of the College include extensive studios that feature industry-standard equipment, flexible classroom/seminar space, and a digital fabrications lab. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University’s Christ-centered general education core and supporting “Well Core” to develop the whole person. Students have access to extensive internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Preparing students for their chosen professions, CAD programs emphasize the values of sustainability in all its realms, equity, and service. 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please submit all materials by January 15. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Required Qualifications : Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. Required Qualifications: ● Terminal degree in Interior Design or closely related field ● Professional experience in teaching at a college-level and/or design in the field Note - A terminal degree (e.g. Masters of Interior Design, M.Arch. or foreign equivalent) is required for appointment in a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) position. Preferred Qualifications: ●Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching at a college-level ●Professional licensure ●Track record/potential for scholarship in interior design As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. 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 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. 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