The O’More College of Architecture and Design, department of Interior Design at Belmont University is seeking applications for a fulltime faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 1, 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate interior design courses with subject matter and scope aligned with the body of knowledge outlined in the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) standards.Preparing class content and educational experiences for teaching undergraduate Interior Design courses – with preference given to candidates capable of integrating current and advancing technology in the process and production of design.Academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly and/or creative activity, recruitment and retention efforts, and college and university service.

Basic functions as required by Provost Office include:

Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic yearAdvise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in departmental and university committee work.Engage in scholarly activity and professional development (commensurate with rank appointment)Advise students in course selection and degree completion.Participate in a local church and the community.Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.Manage online grading system.Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required. Maintain regular office hours.The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements but are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

Program Statement:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Interior Design is a rigorous eight-semester, CIDA-accredited program focused on developing future leaders in our field. Engaged in design-specific learning from their first semester in the program to the last, our students learn essential communication skills, design technologies, critical and systems-thinking tools, and creative problem-solving techniques in collaborative settings. They learn to approach designing through an empathetic lens, considerate of the diverse users of the built environments to elevate the human experience within those spaces. We promote the profession, prepare for licensing and registration, and equip students to utilize evidence-based design approaches for more sustainable, equitable, and meaningful designs that have the capacity to transform.

The program boasts of award-winning students that compete regularly in national competitions and win, such as the prestigious Donghia Scholarship. The students are coveted among the design community and sought-after for internships and future employment opportunities. Alumni are well-positioned and active members of the Nashville and broader design realms.
The Interior Design program is situated within the O’More College of Architecture and Design (CAD), which is a creative community of architecture, fashion design, fashion merchandising, and interior design that serves its undergraduate students by providing professionally oriented, liberal arts-based education. The facilities of the College include extensive studios that feature industry-standard equipment, flexible classroom/seminar space, and a digital fabrications lab. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University’s Christ-centered general education core and supporting “Well Core” to develop the whole person. Students have access to extensive internship opportunities and study abroad programs. Preparing students for their chosen professions, CAD programs emphasize the values of sustainability in all its realms, equity, and service.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please submit all materials by February 3, 2025

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.