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Asst/Assoc Professor, Tenure Track - 9-mo appt - Interior Design

Position Number: 6550308
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Interior Design

Asst/Assoc Professor, Tenure Track - 9-mo appt - Interior Design

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (start date September 1, 2026).

Position Description
The Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (start date September 1, 2026).

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

All applicants should have earned a terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA), by appointment time, in Interior Design or a related field.
In addition to the terminal degree, the applicant must hold at least one degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) in Interior Design or Architecture.
A strong record of scholarship and the continued capacity to conduct scholarship supported by extramural funding bringing externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in interior design or related field as an instructor in higher education in Interior Design or Architecture.
Professional practice experience in interior design professional practice, by date of hire, either having passed the NCIDQ exam or meeting eligibility requirements to take the exam.
Experience and competency in relevant industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp).
WELL AP, NKBA, AAHID, or other relevant certification(s).
Specific experience with outreach or service.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Applicant's portfolio
4. Portfolio of student work from courses taught by applicant if applicable
5. Other document(s) related to required qualifications if applicable
6. List of three references

The application deadline is November 14, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Sharran Parkinson, Professor, Search Committee Chair at sharran.parkinson@ttu.edu.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.