Assistant Teaching Professor - Interior Architecture and Design

Assistant Teaching Professor – Interior Architecture and Design

College of Visual and Performing Arts, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a non-tenure-track, nine-month renewable position as an Assistant Teaching Professor in Interior Architecture and Design (IAD), beginning September 1, 2026. The teaching load is six courses per academic year.

We seek a dynamic and innovative designer-educator committed to student success and contemporary design education. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills, professional expertise across diverse environments, and the ability to integrate current professional practices with emerging technologies. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach design across the IAD curriculum and to incorporate contemporary methods into instruction. In addition to teaching undergraduate courses at all levels, the appointed faculty member will contribute to curriculum development and assessment, advise students, engage in service at the departmental, college, and university levels, and foster a collaborative approach to both practice and pedagogy.

The Interior Architecture and Design program provides students access to dedicated computer labs, a color and lighting lab, material resource room, woodworking shop, and a printing and Media Center. The program also benefits from strong connections to community partners, industry professionals, and alumni, which enrich both teaching and professional practice.

• A terminal degree in Interior Architecture and Design such as a PhD, MFA, MID, MArch, MS (60 credits), or MA (60 credits) or an appropriate master’s degree in Interior Architecture and Design or a closely aligned field is required.
• At least five years of professional practice experience.
• Relevant professional certifications (such as NCIDQ, RA, LEED, AKBD, or NKBA).
• Demonstrated proficiency in current industry methods, technologies, and practices.
• Expertise with industry-standard software including Revit, Enscape, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• An active record of scholarship or professional achievement.

• Experience teaching at the college level and a documented record of student success in Interior Architecture and Design.
• Professional certifications relevant to the field.
• Engagement with professional organizations or practice.
• Record of service to academic or professional communities.

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans

Letter addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a digital portfolio with at least 10‑15 examples of professional or creative work, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants with teaching experience are encouraged to also submit examples of student work, syllabi, a list of courses taught, and a teaching philosophy.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.