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Position Information
Posting Number
F0372026
Working Title
Visiting Lecturer of Interior Design
Department Org
331000 - Art
Why should you work at UCA?
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family-the faculty, staff, students and alumni-who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.
Position Summary
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Central Arkansas invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer I position in the Interior Design Program beginning January 2, 2027.
The department seeks a candidate whose teaching and professional interests connect historical precedent, preservation research, and contemporary interior design practice. In addition to teaching responsibilities, this position will serve as Curriculum and NCPE Coordinator, supporting the Interior Design Program's National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Certificate of Proficiency and assisting with curriculum assessment, course coordination, accreditation support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will support the programs initiatives in historic preservation, sustainability, accreditation, interdisciplinary collaboration, study abroad, and professional
preparation. The position will also serve as a strong advocate for the Interior Design Program through collaboration with students, faculty, alumni, advisory board members, professional
organizations, and industry partners.
This is a nine-month faculty appointment with an expected teaching load of twelve credit hours per
semester.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in design history, architectural history, historic preservation, and related subject areas.
Teach assigned Art Foundations coursework as needed by the department.
Serve as Curriculum and NCPE Coordinator for the Interior Design Program.
Maintain student records and documentation associated with the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) Certificate of Proficiency.
Assist with coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of the preservation curriculum.
Work closely with the Program Director to maintain curriculum maps, course sequencing documentation, assessment records, curriculum databases, and course cohesion across the
curriculum. This position will serve on the Art & Design Curriculum committee.
Support course coordination and curricular cohesion across the Interior Design Program.
Participate in curriculum assessment, accreditation documentation, and continuous improvement activities associated with CIDA, NASAD, NCPE, and university requirements.
Support study abroad initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and community-engaged preservation projects.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
Participate in recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
Serve as a strong advocate for the Interior Design Program and its students.
Collaborate with industry partners, alumni, advisory board members, and community stakeholders to advance program initiatives.
Participate in departmental, college, university, and program-area meetings and committees.
Collaborate with faculty across Interior Design, Studio Art, Art Education, and related disciplines.
Maintain active professional engagement and contribute to the advancement of the discipline through professional practice, scholarship, or service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated expertise in architectural history, interiors history, historic preservation, preservation research, or closely related subject matter.
Evidence of successful teaching, scholarship, professional practice, or a combination thereof.
The successful candidate will contribute to a nationally accredited interior design program through teaching, service, student mentorship, and professional engagement. Primary responsibilities include teaching History of Architecture, Interiors, and Furnishings I; History of Architecture, Interiors, and Furnishings II; Historic Research for Interior Preservation; and selected Art Foundations courses such as 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing, or Fabrication based on departmental needs and candidate qualifications.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up.
Required Education and/or Experience
Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
NCIDQ certification or ability to obtain NCIDQ certification within one year of appointment.
For Visiting Assistant Professor:
Earned doctorate (PhD, DDes, EdD, or equivalent terminal degree) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Art History, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
NCIDQ certification or ability to obtain NCIDQ certification within one year of appointment.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Terminal Degree and NCIDQ Certificate
License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)
LEED and/or WELL Certification in addition to
professional membership in ASID, IIDA, AIA or
similar organization
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Desired start date
01/04/2027
Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?
Onsite
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UCA EEO Statement
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
Open Date
08/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Requesting the following as part of application submittal:
-3 Letters of Recommendation