Anderson University and the School of Interior Design invite applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty member with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning as Assistant/Associate Professor of Interior Design. The position starts in August of 2026. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts institution affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention ranking among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Universities South” and is on the publication’s “Most Innovative, “Best Value,” and “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” “Best Social Mobility,” and “Best Online Programs” lists. Anderson is highly ranked nationally for Student Engagement by the Wall Street Journal; and is highly ranked nationally in the southeast by the Princeton Review and is an Apple Distinguished School. The School of Interior Design is one of only nine Christian Universities in the country with an Interior Design degree. The program is comprised of a community of diverse, award-winning, stellar, talented students who are recruited both nationally and internationally by the top Interior Design and Architecture firms for Internships and Employment. More information about the School of Interior Design is available at https://andersonuniversity.edu/academics/sid-interior-design/.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will be student centered, technologically competent, and possess a collaborative spirit; Preference with be given to qualified candidates with NCIDQ certification and possess a terminal degree in Interior Design (MFA, PhD), or a related field equivalent (MArch); Preferred: Previous teaching experience at the University level and/or professional practice experience in Interior Design (Three years); Engagement and active professional membership in one or more of the following: IDEC, ASID, IIDA, AIA; Certifications with LEED-AP, or Well- AP, and other relevant registrations and licensures;
Experience
with CIDA accreditation and adherence to NASAD; Engagement with creative scholarship, publications or applied exhibition works.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to teach lower and upper-level studio and lecture courses; Proficiency and experience with industry standard digital applications: latest versions of Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture, REVIT; Sketch UP Pro, Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign; Enscape); Participate in academic program curriculum development; Conduct Academic student advisement, recruitment, and retention; Collegial participation and service to the School of Interior Design and University committees; Serve and assist with the student chapter of ASID, IIDA, and/or other student professional organizations; Participate in creative scholarship, and/or applied exhibition works or publications. Application Process: Candidates should submit the following: Faculty application; Letter of Inquiry; Curriculum Vitae; Teaching and/or Design philosophy; Evidence of teaching or professional practice success; Submit a Selective Portfolio of 15 examples/images of professional work and/or students’ work in PDP format or an electronic link; Examples representative of research/scholarship/creative activities/exhibitions; Contact information for three current professional references to include names, email addresses, and phone numbers; Copies of official transcripts; Completed Statement of Faith; This is an on-site, in person role. Anderson University recognizes three paths for status in faculty employment: Annual Appointment, Professional Path, and Tenure-Track. Annual Appointed faculty are hired as Instructors focused on teaching and learning. Faculty hired in the Professional Path focus on teaching, learning and service. After six years of exemplary performance, they may promote through faculty ranks and may become eligible for multi-year contracts. Tenure-Track faculty focus on teaching and learning, service; and scholarship as well. After six years of exemplary performance, Tenure-Track faculty earn tenure and may promote through faculty ranks. All three paths are evaluated for mission fit. About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the
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Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu. Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, within the rapidly growing Upstate South Carolina region, Anderson University is an academically selective, comprehensive Christian university where employees are empowered to do meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven community. The University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville, serving a diverse and expanding student population. Anderson University is proud to be recognized consistently as an exceptional place to work. The University has earned Great Colleges to Work For®: Honor Roll distinction for the past six consecutive years and has been named a Top Workplace from 2021–2025. A reflection of its strong culture, engaged employees, and commitment to professional growth and well-being. With 92 undergraduate majors, 61 minors, and 68 major-embedded concentrations, along with 30 master’s programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs, Anderson offers a dynamic academic environment supported by faculty and staff who are passionate about excellence and innovation. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private universities in the nation by the U.S. Department of
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and the Chronicle of Higher
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Almanac, Anderson’s growth is fueled by its reputation as a premier institution, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Niche. Innovation is a defining feature of the Anderson experience. A national leader in digital technology and online learning, the University’s online undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, and nursing are ranked among the best in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Anderson is also an Apple Distinguished School, a distinction held by fewer than 60 colleges and universities worldwide—and one Anderson has earned five consecutive times. At the heart of Anderson University is an unwavering commitment to a comprehensive Christian education. Employees join a community dedicated not only to academic excellence, but to developing the whole person—preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong adaptability, and lives of purpose in work, family, community, and faith. Learn more about Anderson University and our Four Pillars of Distinction here.