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Position Title:
Assistant Lecturer of Interior Design
Compensation:
The salary pay range for this position begins at $48,000
Department:
Department of CMID
Start Date:
01/05/2026
About this opportunity:
The Department of Construction Management and Interior Design has a full-time non-tenure track faculty position for the Interior Design program available January 2026. Primary responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester in the area of interior design and participating in department, college and university service tasks as needed.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
What you'll do and what you will bring:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach 12 credit hours of undergraduate or graduate online courses per
semester.
- Assist in obtaining and/or maintaining the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
- Develop new courses, as needed and/or revise existing courses.
- Participating in department, college and university service tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in Interior Design, Architecture, or closely related field.
- Three years of experience in the design industry.
- Evidence of excellent teamwork.
For faculty qualified through tested experience, the following guidelines will be considered in lieu of the stated minimum qualifications:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience.
- Experience at the managerial/professional level.
- Relevant professional licensure and certification(s) may include but are not limited to:
1.Registered as an Interior Designer, or Architect (RA)
2. National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification
3. Accreditation as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in interior design, architecture, or closely related field.
- Experience with design software programs: Revit, CAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, etc..
- Experience in design build.
- Experience in construction management.
- Licensure and/or certification in interior design (NCIDQ), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Professional (LEED-AP), or closely related field.
- A record of successful teaching experience, as demonstrated through reappointment to teaching positions, student evaluations, peer evaluations and/or administrative evaluations.
- More than five years of experience in design and/or the interior design industry.
- Effective oral and written communication.
How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Sarah Angne Alfaro at smangnealfar@bsu.edu or 765-285-2466.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Do not use the "autofill" resume feature)
3. Portfolio (or link to website) including personal design work and/or evidence of teaching
Optional Documents
1. Undergraduate Transcripts
2. Master's Transcripts
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by: October 28, 2025, at 12:01 A.M.
(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
What we offer:
At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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