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LILLIAN WU STUDIO

Interior Designer I

New York, NY

$65K - $85K/yr

We are an Interior Design firm with global projects in luxury hospitality seeking a candidate for a full-time Interior Designer position. The ideal candidate is someone able to work full-time and ...

Rockwell Group

Interior Designer

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$85K - $125K/yr

Role Overview Rockwell Group is seeking a full-time Interior Designer to join our office in New York. Responsibilities: * Develop and document design concepts for interior design and space planning

Rockwell Group

Interior Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Role Overview Rockwell Group is seeking a full-time Interior Designer to join our office in New York. Responsibilities: * Develop and document design concepts for interior design and space planning

Fishbeck, Inc.

Interior Designer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

Job Summary Fishbeck is seeking a full-time Interior Designer to join our growing Architectural Department. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting interior design projects from concept ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Interior Design Professor vs Part Time Interior Design Instructor?

AspectFull Time Interior Design ProfessorPart Time Interior Design Instructor
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Interior Design or related fieldRelevant Bachelor's or Master's degree, often with industry experience
Work EnvironmentFull-time faculty at colleges or universities, primarily academic settingPart-time teaching at colleges, workshops, or online courses
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic institutions, higher educationEducational institutions, private studios, or online platforms
Workload & ResponsibilitiesTeaching, research, curriculum development, student advisingTeaching classes, student mentorship, limited administrative duties

In summary, a Full Time Interior Design Professor typically holds a higher academic credential, works full-time in higher education, and has broader responsibilities including research and curriculum development. In contrast, a Part Time Interior Design Instructor usually has industry experience, teaches on a part-time basis, and focuses mainly on classroom instruction.

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Interior Design Assistant/Associate Professor

Interior Design Assistant/Associate Professor

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach courses in the Interior Design program.

  • Participate in program development, CIDA accreditation, and departmental and university committee work.

  • Produce an active agenda of scholarly or creative work in the field of interior design.

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Position Title Interior Design Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant, Associate Position Number 045381 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Applied Design - 265310 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M. Arch., or equivalent) with a minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
  • A demonstrated specialization in three or more of the following areas: AI applications in design, virtual reality, codes and standards, construction documentation and detailing, environmentally-sensitive design, collaboration, evidence-based design, human-centered design, environmental psychology, ergonomics, human factors, or design technologies.
  • Proficiency in the one or more of the following software programs: 20/20, 3D Studio Max, ProWalker GPU, Procreate, Morpholio, Twinmotion, V-ray, SU Podium
  • Expertise in software including: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Evidence of successful college/university teaching experience
  • NCIDQ certification, LEED and/or WELL accreditation.
  • Evidence of AI integration in a design curriculum
  • Engagement with the interior design profession, professional organizations, and/or experience in professional practice.
  • Experience with CIDA accreditation review
License/Certification Required
While not required, NCIDQ certification, LEED and/or WELL Accredited Professionals are of interest.
Description of the Department or Unit
The interior design program is a four-year, professional degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design degree. The program balances theoretical and pragmatic approaches delivered through a combination of lecture and studio courses. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Environmental responsibility in design is a focus of the program and is woven holistically throughout the curriculum. The program has consistently earned top honors in national and international competitions such as the PAVE retail competition, NEWH Green Voice Design Competition. Alumni work in all aspects of the interior design profession-primarily in the Southeast and East Coast as well as nationally and internationally.

The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with nearly 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping studios, computer labs and designated classrooms.
Applied Design's 18 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor: Faculty are required to meet expectations in teaching and student development, scholarly and creative endeavors, and academic and professional service. Examples include, but are not limited to; teach courses in the Interior Design program; participate in program development, CIDA accreditation, departmental and university committee work; advise students; produce an active agenda of scholarly or creative work in the field of interior design; and develop and maintain high-quality studio resources.
Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position at the university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/19/2026 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes:

1) A letter of application addressing minimal qualifications and areas of interests
2) Current vitae
3) Copy of transcripts
4) Complete contact information of three professional references
5) Portfolio of student work from classes you have taught (not to exceed 9MB)
6) A portfolio of professional design work and/or scholarly/creative endeavors
Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 10/27/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/01/2026 Search Chair Name Jeanne Mercer-Ballard Search Chair Email mercerja@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52389 Posting Number FA00533P

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