Lecturer in Design History - Online

Lecturer in Design History -

Online Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track Department:

Applied Design - 265310 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.

Proposed Date of Hire:

08/19/2026

Suggested Salary Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins:

03/19/2026 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53347 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-32b90b03644a494db5890e53f53a7bdb