Director of Interior Design

The Department of Art and Design invites applications for a Director of Interior Design beginning
Fall 2023. This position will serve as Director of our undergraduate Interior Design program as well
as teach all levels of undergraduate Interior Design courses, participate in departmental meetings,
advise students, and engage with the greater academic and professional communities. This position
reports to the chair of the Department of Art and Design.

A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Interior Design or a related field with a minimum of 3-5 years of teaching
experience in a college or university setting. Your application should address your industry
experience in interior design/architectural practice and NCIDQ certification as well as any
professional practice experience, university/college teaching experience, and versatility in studio
instruction from foundational to advanced level courses. Please also address communication skills,
both written and oral, knowledge, and experience with CIDA accreditation and memberships in
interior design professional organizations.

This position will provide leadership to direct the program as well as the ability to work effectively
with, and expand, outside constituencies including, but not limited to, alumni, Interior Design
Advisory Board, and industry professionals.

Professional knowledge must include design theories, programming, residential and commercial
design, building code, and building systems. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in several
design software including but not limited to AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Photoshop, and the
ability to teach courses using the design-oriented software. This position will teach in one or more of
the following areas: design studio course, interior materials, lighting and color, professional practice,
drawing techniques, interior history, and design software. This position will be required to engage
with undergraduate students in lecture and studio settings, face-to-face as well as online, providing
support and critical feedback in their instruction and evaluation of student work. It is essential that
the candidate be willing to learn and adopt University Learning Management System (Brightspace),
and to integrate appropriate digital technologies into the teaching and learning process. The position is
contingent upon available funding and a satisfactory background check.

The Department of Art and Design is a vibrant department of active art professionals and scholars
and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Housed in the
well-equipped Visual Arts Building, students benefit from studying with artistically active faculty
who exhibit regionally, nationally, and internationally. The department is staffed by nine tenured,
one tenure-track faculty, four senior lecturers, one lecturer, and six limited-term lecturers. The
Department of Art and Design enrolls more than 300 majors in curricula leading to a Bachelor of Arts;
Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentrations in Drawing, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Imaging and
Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Metalsmithing, Sculpture; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Web Design
with elective studies in Information Technology, a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education; and a Bachelor of
Science in Interior Design.

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25
graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More
than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594-acre
campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.
Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual credit
courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more
about us at PFW.edu.
The department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research,
teaching, and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their
cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests, or activities, and/or future goals to
promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

The review of application materials will start on December 15, 2022, and continue until the position is
filled.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, a List of publications of scholarly work or portfolio demonstrating creative activities, and
professional practice (save as a single PDF file with 20 images maximum), if applicable, a website or
pdf with a portfolio of your work (20 images) and pdf portfolio of student work (20 images) and
contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FWFaculty/
7720100/. All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to do a 45-60
minute instructional student presentation.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All
individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are
encouraged to apply. Purdue will not provide visa support for this position.