Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Position Description

• Teach undergraduate courses including studio and seminar-format. Teaching assignments will be based on the applicant’s experience and expertise.
• Teach using design-oriented software, such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Advising/mentoring undergraduate majors
• Service to the Department, College and University, normally involving committee work
• Continued Professional Development.

Qualifications

Required:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Lighting Design, or a closely-related professional field.
• Applicant must have the ability to teach interior design studios and seminar classes within the program curricula.
• 18 completed graduate-level credit hours toward an Interior Design, Architecture, Lighting Design, or closely-related graduate degree, or five years of related professional practice.
• Evidence of strength in design practice and teaching.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Strongly Preferred:
• Graduate degree in Interior Design, Lighting Design, Architecture, or a closely related professional field, or international equivalent.
• Qualified to teach courses in Lighting Design including studio and seminar-format.
• Proficiency in using and teaching AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AGi32, Elumtools, and similar software.
• Unsupervised, college-level teaching experience.
• In addition to academic credentials, five years professional practice in Interior Design, Lighting Design, Architecture, or a closely-related professional field.

Rank and Salary

Instructor, non tenure-track. This is a permanent position with a renewable contract. The contract period is initially one year, can be extended to three years following the first year of service. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits for domestic partners are available.

Department Details:

Department of Design

The widely-recognized and respected Department of Design offers the BFA in Interior Design, The BFA in Graphic Design, the BS in Design Studies, and a minor in Architectural Lighting Design. There are approximately 200 undergraduate majors in the department. Upon filling this position, the program will have 12, permanent faculty positions with generous adjunct support from the vibrant Fort Worth/Dallas design and advertising community. We celebrate diversity and inclusiveness and invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply.

The Interior Design Program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The Department of Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). In alignment with CIDA and industry standards our program values the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification for our Interior Design faculty. The NCIDQ certification is the industry's recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design principles and a designer's commitment to the profession.

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six academic units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. The college is comprised of approximately 1000 students and offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Students in the College of Fine Arts study with renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances and display art, design, and research in juried exhibitions and competitions. The college also offers a minor and certificate in Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship and oversees two on-campus art galleries.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Applications should include:

• A signed cover letter (letter of application)
• A detailed resume (CV)
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy inclusive of approach to design instruction and ways to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia and to the larger public
• Contact information for a minimum of three professional references
• A .pdf visual portfolio file consisting of annotated samples of professional design work with clear citations of the applicant’s role in each project
• A .pdf visual portfolio file consisting of annotated samples of examples of student work from courses taught

To apply, upload all application materials to jobs.tcu.edu [Select “College of Fine Arts” to more easily find the listing].

TCU is dedicated to an inclusive learning community and actively seeks applications from diverse candidates with the mission of creating a supportive environment for future ethical leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.