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The University of North Alabama’s College of Arts, Sciences, & Engineering invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in interior architecture and design expected to begin in Fall of 2024. The program holds accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The essential duties of this position will include contribution to the overall operation of the University; providing service at the department, college, and/or university level(s); honoring university policies and procedures; supporting the University’s mission by acting as an ambassador of the program and department; teaching a standard teaching load of three studio classes per semester (18 contact hours); advising and mentoring students; developing a strong research portfolio which includes ongoing scholarly work that incorporates undergraduate students; taking an active role in curriculum development and program assessment; maintaining knowledge of current trends in the field; show commitment to the engagement and recruitment of students; and be willing to work as a collegial team member as well as a community resource when appropriate.

UNA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus. We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.

The minimum qualifications for this position include: An MFA or Ph.D. in the disciplines of interior design, interior architecture and design, or a related field is required; teaching experience is preferred; strong potential for scholarly research/creative performance, and innovative teaching methods in undergraduate courses; NCIDQ certification is preferred or willingness and ability to obtain such at the time of appointment; and familiarity with CIDA accreditation guidelines is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates that have: significant professional work experience in the field of interior design; proficiency in free-hand sketching, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe, and rendering programs; LEED-accredited or WELL-certified professional; and/or relevant teaching experience including upper-level design studios.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4198772/tenure-track-assistant-professor-interior-architecture-design.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references.  In addition, this level of position requires the submission of a one-page diversity statement.  Details regarding the diversity statement may be found here. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. 
 
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments have been uploaded.  If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position.  Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.