Interior Design Assistant Professor
The Interior Design Program is a four-year, professional degree program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. 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 and the 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.
Description of the Applied Design Department
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD-accredited undergraduate majors with nearly 400 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 facilities, 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.
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
