Lecturer in Design History - Online
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
3/4 Lecturer in Applied Design
Position Number
083371
VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department
Applied Design - 265310
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in Interior Design or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M. Arch., or equivalent) or an M.A. or Ph.D. in art or design history.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
• Demonstrated specialization in any period of design history including interior design, architecture and furniture design.
• College-level teaching experience at the Teacher Assistant (TA) level or beyond.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, especially with online classes.
• Knowledge of current trends in the fields of design history.
• Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of varied backgrounds and demographics
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches centering overlooked or marginalized histories are particularly welcome
License/Certification Required
n/a
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with nearly 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping studios, computer labs and designated classrooms.
Applied Design’s 18 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Students in the department frequently win national and international awards. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading, developing and teaching online courses for the Department of Applied Design, including but not limited to design history surveys and history of interior design and architecture surveys. Participate in providing course materials and sample work for NASAD and CIDA accreditation. Actively engage in teaching and student development.Teaching load: three courses per semester (9 credit hours), This is a fully remote position.
Type of Position
¾ Time Position
Appointment Type
.75
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position at the university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08/19/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes:
1) A letter of application addressing minimal qualifications and areas of interests
2) Current vitae
3) Copy of transcripts
4) Complete contact information of three professional references
5) sample syllabus
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/19/2026
Search Chair Name
Garner Dewey
Search Chair Email
[email protected]
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53264
Posting Number
FA00533P
Apply Now
Apply Now
Request to Recruit
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
3/4 Lecturer in Applied Design
Position Number
083371
VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department
Applied Design - 265310
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in Interior Design or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., MFA, M. Arch., or equivalent) or an M.A. or Ph.D. in art or design history.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
• Demonstrated specialization in any period of design history including interior design, architecture and furniture design.
• College-level teaching experience at the Teacher Assistant (TA) level or beyond.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, especially with online classes.
• Knowledge of current trends in the fields of design history.
• Experience with, or commitment to, educating and mentoring students of varied backgrounds and demographics
• Interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transregional approaches centering overlooked or marginalized histories are particularly welcome
License/Certification Required
n/a
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Applied Design offers three NASAD accredited undergraduate majors with nearly 500 students: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Industrial Design with concentrations in Furniture and Product Design, and Interior Design. Applied Design includes design studios, 12,000 square feet of prototyping studios, computer labs and designated classrooms.
Applied Design’s 18 tenure-track and full-time faculty focus on enhancing human experience through design. Students acquire the skills necessary to envision solutions from concept to prototypes through experiential learning. Students are required to complete one internship. Students in the department frequently win national and international awards. Students are required to complete one internship. Alumni occupy diverse professional positions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading, developing and teaching online courses for the Department of Applied Design, including but not limited to design history surveys and history of interior design and architecture surveys. Participate in providing course materials and sample work for NASAD and CIDA accreditation. Actively engage in teaching and student development.Teaching load: three courses per semester (9 credit hours), This is a fully remote position.
Type of Position
¾ Time Position
Appointment Type
.75
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position at the university.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08/19/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications.
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application includes:
1) A letter of application addressing minimal qualifications and areas of interests
2) Current vitae
3) Copy of transcripts
4) Complete contact information of three professional references
5) sample syllabus
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/19/2026
Search Chair Name
Garner Dewey
Search Chair Email
[email protected]
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53264
Posting Number
FA00533P
Apply Now
Apply Now