Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Interior Design

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program. 

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Interior Design Program, the Assistant Professor of Practice will be expected to excel in teaching and service while contributing meaningfully to the academic and professional community. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and forward-looking faculty committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in interior design education. It provides an ideal pathway for accomplished design professionals to bring contemporary practice into the classroom through engaging instruction, innovative curriculum development, and dedicated student mentorship. Faculty are encouraged to create dynamic learning experiences that bridge theory and practice, preparing students to become thoughtful, creative, and globally engaged design professionals.

Faculty are expected to maintain active scholarly and professional engagement through ongoing professional development, committee service, outreach, and advocacy for the interior design profession. Equally important is fostering collaborative and interdisciplinary initiatives that connect students with the broader design community. All faculty play a vital role in leading immersive educational experiences, including faculty-led travel to major U.S. design markets such as Dallas, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, where students engage with leading design firms, internationally recognized showrooms, manufacturers, and industry professionals. Opportunities also exist to lead study-abroad programs in Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Costa Rica, providing students with firsthand exposure to the architecture, interiors, art, and cultural traditions that continue to influence contemporary design. Through these experiences, faculty help cultivate globally minded designers while strengthening the program's reputation for experiential learning, professional engagement, and international collaboration.