Interior Architecture and Design Faculty, Instructor or Assistant Professor

Company DescriptionHarding University is a private Christian institution located in Searcy, Arkansas, dedicated to the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences. It comprises multiple academic colleges and programs, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across diverse fields, including business, education, healthcare, and humanities. The university upholds core values such as the pursuit of truth, human dignity, compassion, civility, and excellence. By fostering respect, empathy, and high standards, Harding University seeks to equip students for meaningful contributions to society while enriching their spiritual growth and academic achievements.Role DescriptionHarding University invites applications for a full-time faculty position (at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank) within the Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) program. This is an opportunity to join a CIDA-accredited program with a long-standing reputation for balancing artistic expression with technical mastery. Our program features a unique first-year synergy where architecture and interior architecture students share a common curriculum and studio space, fostering a culture of mutual respect and interdisciplinary learning. We offer a meaningful, mission-driven environment where faculty mentor students through a Christ-centered approach, treating design as a form of service to improve human well-being and glorify God.Why Join Harding's Interior Architecture & Design ProgramA Legacy of Excellence: Join a program that is CIDA-accredited and has a long-standing reputation for balancing artistic expression with technical mastery.High Student Success: Work with motivated students in a program that boasts a 99% graduation rate for upper-level students and a 79% job placement rate in the field or graduate school within months of graduation.Collaborative Culture: Our program features a unique first-year synergy where architecture and interior architecture students share curriculum and studio space, fostering a culture of mutual respect and interdisciplinary learning.Global & Service Impact: Faculty have the opportunity to lead and participate in international and domestic travel experiences, exposing students to diverse design contexts from major galleries to historical world architecture.Key Responsibilities:Develop and teach courses in interior architecture and design at the undergraduate level.Mentor and advise students in creative expression, scholarship, and professional visual design.Actively participate in departmental, university, and recruitment activities.Preferred Qualifications:At least one degree in interior designA Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.Candidates with a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a closely related field will also be considered.Current NCIDQ certification (or eligibility to obtain certification).Higher education academic experience, specifically within a CIDA-accredited program.Proven professional practice and leadership experience with evidence of community, professional, and academic partnership experiences.Rank and SalarySalary and academic rank will be determined based on the candidate’s credentials and professional experience. More Information at:   https://www.harding.edu/about/offices-departments/hr/faculty-jobs/#cas_interior_design_facultyFor additional inquiries, please contact:Sarah Wilhoit, Ph.DDirector of Interior Architecture & DesignEmail Address: swilhoit@harding.edu