Lecturer for Interior Design

About the role

The Department of Interior Design, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the position of a part-time Lecturer. The position will teach undergraduate studios and lecture courses addressing topics such as the design process, spatial design, materials and finishes, lighting design, color theory and applications, and cultural and historical contexts. Teaching responsibilities will also include integration of technologies and communication methods related to the field, such as Revit, AutoCAD, rendering software, building codes, and construction documentation. In addition to teaching, this position will serve as a professional mentor to students, supporting their academic and professional growth through guidance and engagement in design education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate studios and lecture courses addressing topics such as the design process, spatial design, materials and finishes, lighting design, color theory and applications, and cultural and historical contexts.
• Integrate technologies and communication methods related to the field, such as Revit, AutoCAD, rendering software, building codes, and construction documentation.
• Serve as a professional mentor to students, supporting their academic and professional growth through guidance and engagement in design education.

Requirements

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026 with an initial term of one semester, ending December 31, 2026, with the possibility for renewal. The candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the department's teaching mission and participate in institutional service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree
• NCIDQ certification, or certification in progress
• Proficiency with industry-standard design technologies, including Revit, AutoCAD, and rendering or visualization software
• 5 years relevant interior or architectural industry experience
• At least one degree specifically in Interior Design (bachelor's or master's level) from an accredited program

Skills

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the potential for long-term leadership in advancing the goals of the department, college, and university.

Benefits

The Department of Interior Design is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Pay

All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Schedule

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026 with an initial term of one semester, ending December 31, 2026, with the possibility for renewal. The candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the department's teaching mission and participate in institutional service.

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Interior Design is a vibrant program in the College of Design at Iowa State University, along with Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Art and Visual Culture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning and Development. The Department of Interior Design in a CIDA accredited program that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA), a Master of Arts in Interior Design (MA), a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA). The department offers experiential learning in immersive study abroad programs, a professional internship program, many interdisciplinary opportunities, and strategic collaboration with other highly ranked colleges and departments.

Department Unit/Website

For more information about our department's program, see: http://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/interior-design/

Proposed Start Date

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

The proposed end date or length of term is December 31, 2026.

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

The number of months employed per year is 09.

Work Period Time Type

The time type is Part time.