Instructor, Interior Design; Non‑Tenure Track

Instructor Of Interior Design

The Department of Interior Design, Furnishings, and Fashion Design—part of the School of Arts and Design—is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor of Interior Design. The interior design program holds both NASAD and CIDA accreditation and continues to grow, creating the need for an additional faculty member who can support an innovative and rigorous Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. The department also offers a minor in Visual Merchandising Design and maintains strong connections with the High Point Market, the world's largest home furnishings trade show.

Facilities include a technology lab and an active makerspace within the Center for Innovation. We are committed to integrating creative practice with emerging technologies and seek collaborative educators who share this vision.

• Terminal degree in interior design or a closely related field
• At least one academic degree in interior design or architecture
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative academic environment

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline
• Professional practice experience in interior design

• Teach undergraduate studio and/or lecture courses in areas such as design communication, building systems, merchandising, and studio design
• Demonstrate proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Contribute to departmental and university service
• Engage with the broader design community to support and elevate program visibility
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and innovative pedagogical initiatives

For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by May 1, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application includes a single uploaded document:

• Letter of intent and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of student and/or professional work (10–12 slides each, PDF format; shared via One Drive or uploaded through the HPU HR portal)
• Graduate transcript (unofficial copies accepted initially)
• Contact information for three references, including one who can speak directly to teaching effectiveness

For additional information, applicants may contact:

Jane Nichols, Chair and Associate Professor

Email: jnichols