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Lecturer - 9 mo appt - Interior Design

Position Number: 7205798
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Interior Design

Lecturer - 9 mo appt - Interior Design

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Design seeks an energetic faculty member to join a dynamic Interior Design program. The successful applicants primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, directing online programming, service, and professional activities. Faculty engage in service to the major area, department, student professional organizations, university, profession, and community. Other responsibilities include mentoring students, implementing accreditation standards within their courses and working to advance the interior design program.The Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Interior Design to begin September 1, 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The Department of Design seeks an energetic faculty member to join a dynamic Interior Design program. The successful applicants primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, directing online programming, service, and professional activities. Faculty engage in service to the major area, department, student professional organizations, university, profession, and community. Other responsibilities include mentoring students, implementing accreditation standards within their courses and working to advance the interior design program.The Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Interior Design to begin September 1, 2026.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of Design seeks an energetic faculty member to join a dynamic Interior Design program. The successful applicant's primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, directing online programming, service, and professional activities. Faculty engage in service to the major area, department, student professional organizations, university, profession, and community. Other responsibilities include mentoring students, implementing accreditation standards within their courses and working to advance the interior design program.

The Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Interior Design to begin September 1, 2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
The Department of Design in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Interior Design to begin September 1, 2026.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding in 1925, the College of Health & Human Sciences (CHHS) has a rich history of investing in students, preparing them to impact the world around them. The College of Health & Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. The college offers a wide range of outstanding and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs and encompasses seven academic units that include Community, Family & Addiction Sciences; the Department of Design; Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Hospitality and Retail Management; Human Development and Family Sciences; Interdisciplinary Human Sciences; Nutritional Sciences; and the School of Personal Financial Planning. In further supporting its vision of providing premier research, outreach, and educational programs that enhance human well-being worldwide, the CHHS is also home to six centers and five institutes. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, healthcare professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutrition experts.

About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Design serves approximately 300 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. Research and teaching emphasize design for health and wellness, both indoor and outdoor learning environments, sustainable design practices, and design innovation. The undergraduate Interior Design program, one of the first CIDA-accredited programs in the United States, provides students with a foundation of education and success for creative and employable interior design fields. Many of these undergraduates earn a minor in Architecture. Over the recent years, our undergraduate alumni have consistently placed in Interior Design Magazine's annual top interior designers' "30 under 30" list. Additionally, our award-winning graduate students are engaged in both research translation (Master of Science) and original research (Doctor of Philosophy) applied to the interior and near environments with a research focus on current problems in health and human-centered sciences. While they are graduate students, most have published their findings in peer-reviewed academic journals.

This is an exciting time for the Department of Design as we now are an integral member of the Texas Tech University Design Village, an innovative new facility that will enhance student collaboration and learning experiences by fostering collaboration among key colleges: Architecture, Agriculture (Landscape Architecture Program), Business (Real Estate Program), Engineering (Construction Engineering Program), Health and Human Sciences (Department of Design), Visual and Performing Arts (School of Art). By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and innovative learning environments, the Design Village promises to deliver significant benefits to students and the university, positioning Texas Tech University at the forefront of design and technology education. We therefore are recruiting faculty who will provide current knowledge and technological skills for bright students while pursuing research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring role with primary duties in teaching organized classes and/or instructional labs. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a multi-faceted student body, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate level.

Faculty Qualifications

All applicants should have earned a MS and/or MA by appointment time, in Interior Design or a related field.
Demonstrated relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include the following:

Previous experience in interior design professional practice, by date of hire, either having passed the NCIDQ exam or meeting eligibility requirements to sit for it
Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA) in Interior Design or a related field
Teaching experience in higher education
Experience with 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) The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses while providing service to the Department, the College, and the University as appropriate.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

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.